The Valley of Fear · Character
Professor Moriarty
The criminal mastermind briefly mentioned as connected to the case.
minor
Also known as Moriarty, a Moriarty
First appearance: II: Sherlock Holmes Discourses
Professor Moriarty shows up with force in The Warning. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as the sinister figure behind Porlock, the 'He' whom Porlock fears.
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In The Warning: Referenced as the sinister figure behind Porlock, the 'He' whom Porlock fears. Later, in II: Sherlock Holmes Discourses: Referred to as the mastermind behind criminal operations; Holmes suspects his…
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- Other
Character groups
- Birlstone Manor Investigation
- Vermissa Valley Scowrers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because McMurdo’s psychological peak of confidence and integration into…
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See Professor Moriarty in II: Sherlock Holmes Discourses