The Final Exam Essay
Assume the persona of a character from The Hound of the Baskervilles and write a letter to another character. In the letter share and explain two events that take place in the novella.
Characters
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Mrs. Barrymore
Mr. Barrymore
Dr. Mortimer
Beryl Stapleton
Jack Stapleton
Detective Lestrade
Laura Lyons
Sir Charles Baskerville
Sir Henry Baskerville
Cartwright
Frankland

Format
26 Baskerville Lane
Devonshire, England
December 14, 2009
or
221B Baker Street
London, England
December 14, 2009

Dear __________________,
Paragraph 1 - Assume the persona of the assigned character. Make certain that you list the
two events in the last sentence of the paragraph.
Paragraph 2 - The topic sentence names the event. Then summarize the event. Explain how
the events could help solve the mystery.
Paragraph 3 - The topic sentence names the second event. Summarize the event and explain
how the event could help solve the mystery.
Paragraph 4 - Add a personal touch to the events and setting of the novella.


Very truly yours,
____________

Note: You will not know which two characters will serve as a basis of your letter until you come
to class on Monday.