Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Hound of the Baskervilles-Chapter 2

After completing chapter 2 this evening, please respond to the following discussion questions. You may type or hand write your responses. Be sure to answer the questions entirely, and be ready to discuss tomorrow.

1. What are the supernatural elements contained in the Baskerville legend?

2. How does it have any bearing on Sir Charles' death? How does it have any bearing on the supposed violent deaths of other Baskerville men?

3. Does it appear that Dr. Mortimer is trying to prove the legend to be true or false? How can you tell?

4. Do you think less of Dr. Mortimer's apparent unease with the story? How is this at odds with his scientific training?