Man of Mystery
Sherlock Holmes
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
Real or Fictional?Fictional Character
Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
First appeared in publication in 1887
Featured in 4 novels and 56 short stories
Country of Origin?Lived in “Victorian
Era” London, England
Victorian Era: 1837-1901
Named after Queen Victoria
Sherlock’s Occupation
What is Mr. Holmes Like?Logical
Created Deductive Reasoning
Excellent at problem solving
BrilliantExtremely intelligentVery observant
MessyApartment clutteredStill knows where
everything is
EgotisticalSolves cases the police
cannotSometimes works for
the GovernmentSocially Awkward
Strange habitsEmotionally coldFew friends
Depressed/EcstaticHappy when on a caseSad when not
Known Associates
Dr. John Watson
Mrs. Hudson Mycroft Holmes
Inspector Lestrade
Professor James Moriarty
Incarnations of Sherlock Holmes
