playscript act 1 scene 1-10

•1.What issues (social and political) and themes are prevalent in scenes 1-10.


•2.What impression have you formed of McMurdo?


•3.Why is Ettie’s and Shafter’s attitude so hateful and reluctant towards Baldwin and why can’t they
disclose their disliking towards him openly?


•4.What kind of relationship do Holmes and Watson have? (Discussion about their
understanding and friendship)


•5.Do you think that the scowrers are actually scared that James Stranger can expose them?


•6.What is the significance of Mr.Douglas’s brand ?

7.Why do you think that the others prevented Mrs. Douglas from seeing her husband’s corpse?

8•Discuss the significance of Mr.Douglas’ brand and the moat?


9.What does Holmes mean when he states: “The temptation to form premature
theories is the bane of the investigative profession?”

10.Do you agree with
Holmes’s statement? Justify your answer with valid reasons.

11.What different clues were identified by the detectives at the murder sight? What is their significance?

12. What significant themes can you identify from scenes 1-10? Provide evidence.