XII 4.4 The Sign of Four Activity No.2

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4.4 The Sign of Four

Activity No.2

A. Plot- Discuss the importance of the fallen statements from the light of the extract.

The trio-Holmes Dr Watson and Mary decide to visit Lyceum Theatre.

Ans-

Mary Morstan had received one unknown Parson's letter suggesting her to reach Lyceum Theatre on a particular night at 7 o'clock it should desired to get justice. She would get advantage if she came. she was allowed to bring two companions with her if she felt threat. Mary came to Holmes and asked him and Dr. Watson to accompany her. So Holmes, Dr. Watson and Mary decided to visit Lyceum Theatre to resolve the mystery of the letter.


A. Setting- The Important of the place-

Lyceum Theatre

Ans- This is the place near which the unknown writer of laetter Mary Morstan to reach if she desired to get justice.

Andaman Islands-

Jonathan Small was arrested and imprisoned on the Andaman Islands for stealing Agra treasure. After 20 years Small made a deal with Sholto and Arthur Morstan, who were the prison guard. Sholto double- crossed both Small and Morston. He stole the treasure for himself. Four years later Small escaped from this place and killed a prison guard. 

London-

Mary Morstan came to London to meet Sherlock Holmes. Holmes house was in London. To solve the mystery, they went to meet Theddeus Sholto in London. The also chased Jonathan Small and Tonga in London. In this way the incidents of the novel happened in London.

Agra- 

Jonathan Small would standing card at the Agra fortress for one night. He was over Pollard by to Sikh troopers. They force to him waylay a servant of a Rajah and steal a valuable fortune in pearls and jewels. This was called the 'Agra treasure'. Agra is in this way a remarkable place for the setting of the novel.

Prepared by -Jyoti Walunj -Landge

HRM Rajgurunagar 


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