How does Sherlock Holmes use the scientific method to solve this case? Well, first he is given the problem, Miss Mary Sutherland, a lady who consults Holmes. “Oh Mr. Holmes. I wish you would do as much for me. I’m not rich, but still I have hundred a year in my own right, besides the little that I make by the machine, and I would give it all to know what has become of Mr. Homer Angel.”(page.2) A missing man, who is married to Miss Sutherland. “Indeed, I have found that it is usually in unimportant matters that there is a field for the observation, and for the quick analysis of cause and effect which gives the charm to an investigation.” said Holmes.(page.2)
Secondly, to gather the data/information: Holmes used Miss Sutherland as the main resource by asking specific yet simple questions about herself, her parent’s history, timeline of meeting Mr. Homer, and her stepfather. The Mother of Miss Sutherland was known as Mother, the father: Mr. Windibank, {a plumber in Tottenham Court Road and later being a traveler in wines}, and others involved: Mr. Hardy, {the foreman}. By asking questions, Holmes seems like a concerned friend who wanted to help. “You will leave that question in my hands”(page.6) Also any …show more content…
While doing so, the Q and A session, he was also observing and studying the person. Their face expressions, behavior, and outside appearance. From there, Sherlock uses his knowledge and knee sense of observation. “Never trust to general impressions, my boy, but concentrate yourself upon details. My first glance is at a women’s sleeve. In a man it is perhaps better first to take the knee of the trouser. As you observe, this women has plush upon her sleeves, which is a most useful material for showing traces. The double line a little above the wrist, where the typewritist presses against the table, was beautiful defined…” (page.7) said Holmes to Dr.