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Adventure of the Three Students, Sherlock Holmes: (Arthur Conan Doyle Masterpiece Collection)
Adventure of the Three Students, Sherlock Holmes: (Arthur Conan Doyle Masterpiece Collection) | Arthur Conan Doyle
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It was in the year '95 that a combination of events, into which I need not enter, caused Mr. Sherlock Holmes and myself to spend some weeks in one of our great university towns, and it was during this time that the small but instructive adventure which I am about to relate befell us. It will be obvious that any details which would help the reader exactly to identify the college or the criminal would be injudicious and offensive. So painful a scandal may well be allowed to die out. With due discretion the incident itself may, however, be described, since it serves to illustrate some of those qualities for which my friend was remarkable.
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Librarybelle There were a couple off-color remarks Holmes makes to Watson in this—Watson isn‘t alone in his errors or mistakes in Holmes‘s eyes! 3w
CogsOfEncouragement Yes, that was quite the roast. lol 3w
dabbe As an English teacher who had to give state tests, it was indoctrinated in us to lock up the tests! Then Soames just leaves it out in the open as he goes out to see his buddy? 😳 Then Barrister just happens to leave the key in the keyhole? He gets called “careless“ but Soames is excused from any name-calling. Watson et all are being a little bit prejudicial IMHO. 3w
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Librarybelle There is that fine line between ambition and morality—to steal or not to steal, to rely on one‘s abilities or have the answers to fill out a perfect examination. Each student had an opportunity to visit the room and take the necessary papers, whether or not they were clearly marked, but it took a split second decision of one to make that choice. And, then coming to terms with their conscience. 3w
dabbe @Librarybelle And those high stakes might push someone over the edge who's desperate. 3w
dabbe Gilchrist‘s initial decision to cheat stems from the immense pressure to succeed, highlighting how ambition can sometimes drive individuals to compromise their values. However, his confession reflects the power of conscience and the ultimate triumph of morality. This conflict illustrates a universal struggle between short-term gain and long-term ethical considerations. 3w
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Librarybelle There is that sense that perfection is needed, thus having the papers associated with the upcoming exam, and going to great lengths to succeed. 3w
dabbe The story critiques the intense pressure placed on students to succeed academically, as seen in Gilchrist‘s desperation to cheat. It also examines the rigid expectations of academic institutions, which can sometimes foster an environment where students feel cornered into unethical decisions. 3w
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dabbe
The Adventure of the Three Students | Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @cuilin
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Whew! I almost forgot to post! 😅 Thoughts, Sherlockians?

Librarybelle This one honestly did not hold my interest as much as the other stories. There wasn‘t a sense of suspense, in my opinion, compared to the others. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 3w
CogsOfEncouragement This was one where I felt we had all the clues. I was like Watson though, didn‘t put them together myself, but thought it so simple once explained by SH. 3w
kelli7990 I didn‘t care for this one as much as the other ones. 3w
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dabbe @Librarybelle @CogsOfEncouragement @kelli7990 This one didn't hole my interest as much either, and I was a teacher! 🤩 Too many “just so happens“--like the fact that Barrister just happened to be the butler in the Gilchrist household, and the 3 students just happened to live in the same building as Soames. We had all the clues except finding out about the relationship between Barrister & Gilchrist until the very end. 3w
Cuilin I liked this one I especially enjoyed the academic setting. 2w
dabbe @Cuilin That's one of the biggest debates about this story--which university is it, Cambridge or Oxford--or neither? 2w
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Repost for @dabbe

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Hi Sherlockians, as always, great discussion on Saturday. Our next SH read (TAo) The Three Students is Linked below (spoiler alert). Discussion will be in TWO WEEKS 12/7 & will be led by @dabbe

Link: http://shorturl.at/wj998

dabbe Thanks! 💛🤎🧡 1mo
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Hi, Sherlockians~
As always, great discussion on Saturday--though I was a couple days late reading and posting! Our next SH read, “(TAo) The Three Students“, is linked below (spoiler alert). Discussion will be in TWO WEEKS, 12/7, and will be led by @dabbe. Wishing you and your families the happiest of Thanksgivings. 💛🤎🧡

Link: https://shorturl.at/wj998

Librarybelle Thanks! 1mo
dabbe @Librarybelle YW! 😘 1mo
Read4life Thank you & Happy Thanksgiving to you, Matt & those 2 beauties 💙🐾💙🐾💙 1mo
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Cuilin 👍 1mo
dabbe @Read4life Happiest of Thanksgivings to you and your family, too! 🧡🤎💛 1mo
dabbe @Cuilin 🧡🤎💛 1mo
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bibliobliss
The Adventure of the Three Students | Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir
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Really enjoyed this one. I think it's the first Sherlock Holmes story l read where there is not a murder, but it was interesting and engaging all the same.

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Ash.on.the.line
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Amazing how short this is and still I get drawn in and need to know how it works out! I need more Sherlock after this little teaser of a story!

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