Agatha Christie
Arthur Conan Doyle
Hercule Poirot
Sherlock Holmes
The differences and similarities
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Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie
(Similarities)
-Both authors created characters that became more famous than themselves. They both felt "tired" of their detectives. Doyle thought Sherlock Holmes was too popular, and Christie often said that Poirot was annoying. -Both writers wrote a story where their main character dies. Doyle "killed" Holmes in a story (The final problem) in 1893. Christie wrote a book called Curtain in the 1940s where Poirot dies, but she kept it in a bank for 30 years before publishing it. - They are both the most important "Quenn" (Agatha Christie) and "King" (Arthur Conan Doyle) of British crime literature. Their books are translated into every language in the world.
Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie
(Differences)
-Scientific background: Doyle was a doctor. He studied medicine, so he used science in his books. Agatha Christie worked in a pharmacy during the war. She knew and that is why many characters in her books die from a drink or a pill. -Travel and inspiration: Christie traveled to the Middle East with her husband who was an archaeologist. These trips gave her ideas for exotic locations like Egypt. Doyle's stories usually happen in the dark and foggy streets of London. - Problem with spelling: Christie was dyslexic and it was very difficult for her to write and spell correctly, but Doyle was a traditional writer and he doesen't have this problem
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot
(Similarities)
-Both detectives are much smarter than the normal police. When the police can't solve a mistery, they call Holmes or Poirot. They both use logic to find the murder. - They both have loyal friend to help them. Sherlock Holmes has Dr.Watson and Hercule Poirot has Captain Hastings - Both have strange habits, like Poirot is obsessed with order and cleanliness, and Holmes is obsessed with science and his violin
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot
(Differences)
-The method of investigation: Sherlock Holmes is a "detective of action" beacuse he goes on the floor to look for footprints or cigarette ash. Instead, Hercule Poirot is a "detective of mind", so, he prefers to sit in a chair and use his brain to understand the psychology of the people. -Nationality and language: Holmes is a typical english gentleman, but, Poirot is belgian and he often uses french words when he speaks. -Social life and vanity: Poirot is very vain and proud. He always wants to look perfect, with his "perfect moustache" and expensive clothes. He loves luxury, instead , Holmes is often messy and he doesen't care about his appearance. He lives in a house full of papers and chemical bottles.
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Agatha Christie
Arthur Conan Doyle
Hercule Poirot
Sherlock Holmes
The differences and similarities
Made by Shahi Uddin 3E
Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie
(Similarities)
-Both authors created characters that became more famous than themselves. They both felt "tired" of their detectives. Doyle thought Sherlock Holmes was too popular, and Christie often said that Poirot was annoying. -Both writers wrote a story where their main character dies. Doyle "killed" Holmes in a story (The final problem) in 1893. Christie wrote a book called Curtain in the 1940s where Poirot dies, but she kept it in a bank for 30 years before publishing it. - They are both the most important "Quenn" (Agatha Christie) and "King" (Arthur Conan Doyle) of British crime literature. Their books are translated into every language in the world.
Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie
(Differences)
-Scientific background: Doyle was a doctor. He studied medicine, so he used science in his books. Agatha Christie worked in a pharmacy during the war. She knew and that is why many characters in her books die from a drink or a pill. -Travel and inspiration: Christie traveled to the Middle East with her husband who was an archaeologist. These trips gave her ideas for exotic locations like Egypt. Doyle's stories usually happen in the dark and foggy streets of London. - Problem with spelling: Christie was dyslexic and it was very difficult for her to write and spell correctly, but Doyle was a traditional writer and he doesen't have this problem
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot
(Similarities)
-Both detectives are much smarter than the normal police. When the police can't solve a mistery, they call Holmes or Poirot. They both use logic to find the murder. - They both have loyal friend to help them. Sherlock Holmes has Dr.Watson and Hercule Poirot has Captain Hastings - Both have strange habits, like Poirot is obsessed with order and cleanliness, and Holmes is obsessed with science and his violin
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot
(Differences)
-The method of investigation: Sherlock Holmes is a "detective of action" beacuse he goes on the floor to look for footprints or cigarette ash. Instead, Hercule Poirot is a "detective of mind", so, he prefers to sit in a chair and use his brain to understand the psychology of the people. -Nationality and language: Holmes is a typical english gentleman, but, Poirot is belgian and he often uses french words when he speaks. -Social life and vanity: Poirot is very vain and proud. He always wants to look perfect, with his "perfect moustache" and expensive clothes. He loves luxury, instead , Holmes is often messy and he doesen't care about his appearance. He lives in a house full of papers and chemical bottles.