Essay Topic - Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
We grow up hearing about brilliant people who are remarkable heroes, works of art that are beyond a doubt amazing, and stories that are simply galvanizing. Eventually we find someone who we personally look up to- someone or something that has inspired us, influenced us, and contributed to us becoming the person we are today. For me, that happens to be Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictitious and slightly eccentric character, Sherlock Holmes.
As a young child I would watch the show Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century every week like clockwork. As I grew older I eventually began to read the original Sherlock Holmes series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and loved it. At one point, I even fancied myself a detective, minus the distinctive hat, English accent, and amazing sidekick. This series has contributed to the love of reading and books I have today. It sparked my love of mysteries and has expanded my natural curiosity. From Sherlock Holmes I learned the value of curiosity and how it doesn't always kill the cat, but it can also save it.
With his brilliant power of observation and deduction, Sherlock Holmes could meet a person, observe every detail of their appearance and demeanor, and tell you all about them. He had ability to analyze the details most people wouldn't pay attention to while still considering the big picture. With his power of deduction, he not only learned about people through these details, but also deducted what took place at a particular crime scene. He imparted on me the value of observing and learning from my surroundings.
Sherlock Holmes used many problem solving approaches, and if one approach failed he would simply try another one. He never backed down from a challenge. He is the reason I cultivated the habit of thinking outside the box, because as he is famous for saying, "Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth." The Sherlock Holmes series has led me to acquiring the motto, 'expect the unexpected'.
Lastly, from Sherlock Holmes I have learned that that it's okay to be one of a kind. We all have our strengths and weaknesses and we have situations we can thrive in better than others. The important thing is to use our strengths to our advantage. Sherlock Holmes used his powers of observation and deduction in order to become the most well-known detective and the one and only consultant detective.
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Please feel free to suggest any improvements!! (did i talk about Sherlock Holmes a bit too much and not enough about myself?)
We grow up hearing about brilliant people who are remarkable heroes, works of art that are beyond a doubt amazing, and stories that are simply galvanizing. Eventually we find someone who we personally look up to- someone or something that has inspired us, influenced us, and contributed to us becoming the person we are today. For me, that happens to be Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictitious and slightly eccentric character, Sherlock Holmes.
As a young child I would watch the show Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century every week like clockwork. As I grew older I eventually began to read the original Sherlock Holmes series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and loved it. At one point, I even fancied myself a detective, minus the distinctive hat, English accent, and amazing sidekick. This series has contributed to the love of reading and books I have today. It sparked my love of mysteries and has expanded my natural curiosity. From Sherlock Holmes I learned the value of curiosity and how it doesn't always kill the cat, but it can also save it.
With his brilliant power of observation and deduction, Sherlock Holmes could meet a person, observe every detail of their appearance and demeanor, and tell you all about them. He had ability to analyze the details most people wouldn't pay attention to while still considering the big picture. With his power of deduction, he not only learned about people through these details, but also deducted what took place at a particular crime scene. He imparted on me the value of observing and learning from my surroundings.
Sherlock Holmes used many problem solving approaches, and if one approach failed he would simply try another one. He never backed down from a challenge. He is the reason I cultivated the habit of thinking outside the box, because as he is famous for saying, "Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth." The Sherlock Holmes series has led me to acquiring the motto, 'expect the unexpected'.
Lastly, from Sherlock Holmes I have learned that that it's okay to be one of a kind. We all have our strengths and weaknesses and we have situations we can thrive in better than others. The important thing is to use our strengths to our advantage. Sherlock Holmes used his powers of observation and deduction in order to become the most well-known detective and the one and only consultant detective.
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Please feel free to suggest any improvements!! (did i talk about Sherlock Holmes a bit too much and not enough about myself?)
