Intrinsic Elements Analysis

Mohamad Febrian Hidayat

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A Study in Scarlet

A Study in Scarlet is a detective novel by British

author Arthur Conan Doyle. Written in 1886,
the story marks the first appearance
of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who would
become the most famous detective duo in
popular fiction. The book's title derives from a
speech given by Holmes, in which he described
the story's murder investigation as his "study in
scarlet"
 Themes
Revenge is a common theme in murder
mystery novels. Sherlock Holmes comes to
a conclusion that the murderer, Jefferson
Hope, decided to take revenge. In fact, the
major themes in A Study in Scarlet are not
only revenge but also deductive adductive
reasoning, the ineffectiveness of public
protection, religion issues, and friendship.
Plot
• The exposition or Introduction
The story begins in 1881, when Dr. Watson, having returned to London after serving in
the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Then he met an old friend named Stamford, who then
introduced him to the eccentric and brilliant consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. Then
Watson and Holmes decided to become a partner and live together in 221B Baker Street.

• Rising Action
One day Holmes is asked by Scotland Yard detective Gregson to assist him in solving a
crime , the murder of Enoch Drebber. Holmes and Watson observe a crime scene that
includes cab prints, a dead man who has been poisoned but not robbed laid out in a room,
and the word RACHE (the German word for revenge) in blood on the wall, a woman's
wedding ring, and a note.
• Climax
Few days later, Debber's secretary, Joseph Stangerson, has been murdered too. But,
after the long journey of investigation and interviews with some people connected
to the case, Holmes eventually announced the captive cabby, Jefferson Hope, as
the murderer of Drebber and Stangerson.
• Falling Action
The story flashed back. Jefferson Hope willingly told the story of him and the
reason why he had a revenge upon Enoch Debber and Joseph Stangerson. After
Jefferson Hope officially arrested, he died from his aneurysm the night before he is
to appear in court, with a smile on his face.
• Resolution
One morning, Holmes revealed to Watson how he had deduced the identity of the
murderer [He had deduced the name from a Telegram to the Cleveland Police
regarding Drebber's marriage] and how he had used the Irregulars, whom he calls
"street Arabs," to search for a cabby by that name. He then showed Watson the
newspaper; Lestrade and Gregson are given full credit. Outraged, Watson stated
that Holmes should record the adventure and publish it. Upon Holmes's refusal,
Watson decided to do it himself.
 Characters

• Sherlock Holmes
A brilliant and eccentric "consulting detective,"
Holmes is a rather enigmatic figure. His knowledge
is specialized yet diverse. He is a talented violin
player and chemist, and is well-versed in sensational
literature. It is implied that he is involved in some
drug usage, although this is never explicitly stated.
His success in solving crimes stems from his ability
to observe and deduce. He has a tendency to be
moody and he sometimes experiences profound
depression; he is also very solitary.
• Dr. Watson
A military doctor who is wounded
during the second Afghan war. He is
sent to recover in London, upon
which he is introduced to Holmes
and becomes his roommate. He is
intelligent, rational, calm, and
steadfast
• Stamford
An old war friend of Watson's who
introduces Watson and Holmes when
both mention they are looking for a
roommate.
• Gregson
A Scotland Yard detective who is not
particularly fond of Holmes but is
considered by him to be the best of
the Yard detectives. He and Lestrade
have a bitter rivalry.
• Lestrade
A detective of Scotland Yard who
consults Holmes on cases. He and
Gregson have a bitter rivalry.
• Enoch Drebber
The son of one of the Mormon Elders,
Drebber is awarded Lucy Ferrier's hand
in marriage. He is pursued to the death
by Jefferson Hope. His body is found in
an abandoned home in Lauriston
Gardens, thus beginning the mystery.
• Joseph Stangerson
A son of one of the Mormon Elders,
Stangerson also vied for Lucy Ferrier's
hand but lost to Drebber. He eventually
became Drebber's private secretary and
traveled with him to Europe. He was
also murdered by the vengeful
Jefferson Hope.
• John Ferrier
A traveler heading West who joins the Mormon faith when the Mormons, led by
Brigham Young, rescue him from the desert. The adopted father of Lucy Ferrier, he
comes to recognize the danger of the Mormons and tries to escape Salt Lake City
with Lucy and Jefferson Hope.
• Lucy Ferrier
The beautiful and charming adopted daughter of John Ferrier, Lucy falls in love with
an outsider and a Gentile -Jefferson Hope. She is eventually forced to marry one of
Elders' sons, Enoch Drebber. Unfortunately, she dies within a month of a broken
heart.
• Brigham Young
The charismatic, powerful, and brutal chief of the Mormons. Claiming to speak for
Joseph Smith and deemed himself a Prophet himself, Young ruled over the Elect
with an iron fist. He refused to let Lucy Ferrier marry a Gentile and sent his
Avenging Angels after the Ferriers when they escaped from Utah.
 Minor Characters

• Cowper • Madame Charpentier

• Elder Stangerson • Alice Charpentier
• Elder Drebber • Arthur Charpentier
• Wiggins
• Elder Kemball • Commissionaire
• Elder Johnston • Murray
• John Rance
• The Old Woman (Disguised friend of
Jefferson Hope)
 Settings
A Study in Scarlet has two major settings.
The first is London, England, in 1881 as
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson meet
each other for the first time and become
flatmates at 221B Baker Street; which
becomes the duos 'headquarters.' The
other setting, which is connected to the
murder Holmes and Watson are attempting
to solve in 1881 London, is 1847 in the Salt
Lake Valley, Utah, United States. The
murderer, Jefferson Hope, has chased his
victims from the Salt Lake Valley to London
because of a past crime Hope has sought
revenge for.
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