The Adventure of the Speckled Band Questions on Helen Sleeping in Julia's Room
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
What occurred during Holmes and Watson's night in Helen's sister's room?
On the night that Holmes and Watson stay in Helen’s sister’s room in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” the two men hear the same low whistling sound that Helen had described. However, only Holmes...
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why does Helen move to Julia's room and what frightens her there?
Helen moves to Julia's room due to repairs in her own, which forces her to sleep in the place where Julia died. She is frightened by a low whistle, which Julia had mentioned before her death. This...
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Why is Helen sleeping in her deceased sister's room instead of her own?
Helen is sleeping in her deceased sister's room because her stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott, wants to kill her as he did her sister, Julia. The excuse given is that repairs are being made to Helen's...