Women in Detective Literature
Irene Adler’s role in “A Scandal in Bohemia”Cameron Philips
Thesis
Gender roles in the Victorian era
Characterization of Irene Adler
Influence on the King of Bohemia
Influence on Sherlock Holmes
Closing Statement
In class discussion
Overview
In this presentation I will go into depth and examine the significance of the character, Irene Adler, to the mystery/case in the textual and film adaptations of A Scandal in Bohemia. I will also be elaborating on how Irene Adler breaks away from the social norms at the time as well as influences the actions of the King of Bohemia and Sherlock Holmes.
Thesis
Gender Roles played an important part in how women were viewed
Women were portrait as delicate, weak and helpless Women's role in society was lesser than that of men
Gender Roles in Victorian London
Doesn’t follow societal norms
Smart, resourceful and clever
Holds a relatively higher role in society
Irene Adler Characterization
Wilhelm Gottsreich Sigismond von Ormstein (King of Bohemia)
Sherlock Holmes
In closing, Irene Adler is a crucial component to the story “A Scandal in Bohemia”. She proves significant to the story due to: Her character abolishing/disregarding the societal norms at the time, her influence on the King of Bohemia as well as the ways in which she influences/affects Holmes during the story and subsequent stories afterwards.
In Closing
Do you agree or disagree with the notion that women's roles within society remain largely the same?
Discussion Questions
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