Response Journal

Complete each response AND a vocabulary map for each chapter.

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

At the beginning of this chapter, Doyle, the writer of the novel, goes into

great detail to describe the physical characteristics of Sir Henry

Baskerville. This information is important, not just because it is essential

in creating a good story, but because these are the things that Holmes

would observe.  List three specific descriptors of Baskerville and explain what each tells the reader about his personality and/or life.

 

Chapter Five

 

In this book, Doyle uses a metaphor of threads compared to clues or leads.  What does Holmes see as the “Three Broken Threads,” and how did they break?

 

Chapter Six

 

Doyle goes into great detail describing the setting.  Using several specific, exact examples of Doyle’s, explain how the setting affects the mood.

 

 

Chapter Seven

 

Many of the characters in this novel remark about the strange sounds they

hear on the moor at night. Write a dialogue between two members of a

mystery book club, explaining the frightening sounds heard upon the

moor. You may begin this way:

Club member #1: That otherworldly sound the locals hear on the moor

can only be the demon hound.

Club member #2: Well, there could be a rational explanation for the

noise, though. For example, it could be…

 

Chapter Eight

 

Franklin is used by Doyle as comic relief.  Find the definition of comic relief in literature and explain how Frankland fits this definition. 

 

Chapter Nine

 

Reread the paragraph starting with “October 17th” on the bottom of page 152 and ending with “…two nights before” on page 153.  Change the mood by changing the diction in several sentences of your choice.

 

Chapter Ten

 

 

Chapter Eleven

 

Vocab map only

 

Chapter Twelve

 

Vocab. Map only

 

Chapter Thirteen

 

Love can be misleading and can mislead is a theme in this novel.  It is illustrated with Mrs. Barrymore and the love for her brother, Mr. Barrymore and the love for his wife.  How is this then illustrated in this chapter?

 

Chapter Fourteen

 

 

Chapters Fifteen

 

Finally all of the threads are tied together.