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June 15, 2005
Welcome to Dust Jacket
Hello, Class of 2009! My name is Karissa Kilgore. I'm a student at Seton Hill University, and I'm helping to facilitate this blog we're calling "Dust Jacket."
Who's the "we" I'm talking about? Well, I'm working with faculty (specifically Dr. Jerz) to help you learn more about the book you've been assigned to read before coming to Seton Hill in the fall for your first semester at the University.
That's the whole purpose of this blog--helping you. We'll discuss relevant topics and themes within the book, and even take a deeper look at some things just by asking questions.
I'm just getting through the book, myself, so be sure to add your thoughts by clicking "Comment" below any entry. This entire blog is dedicated to YOU, so feel free to give feedback and suggestions.
Posted by KarissaKilgore at 10:23 AM | Comments (5)
"Silver Blaze"
"Is there any point to which you would wish to draw my attention?""To the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime."
"The dog did nothing in the nighttime."
"That was the curious incident," remarked Sherlock Holmes.
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"...a dog was kept in the stables, and yet, though some one had been in and had fetched out a horse, he had not barked enough to arouse the two lads in the loft. Obviously the midnight visitor was some one whom the dog knew well."
The title of this book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, actually references a story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle titled "Silver Blaze."
Christopher references this short story because of his interest in Sherlock Holmes and the logic used in his mysteries. Why Christopher--who sees nothing but the logical in his life--would choose Holmes as a "hero"? Why is the reference to the story important?
Posted by KarissaKilgore at 10:07 AM | Comments (1)