The Red Room We as the reader are immediately attracted to the title "The Red Room" because it raises so much curiosity and leaves many unanswered questions. "What is the red room?" "Why is it red?" The colour red is associated with fear, danger and maybe even blood so is the room dangerous? Our minds can create so many thoughts about this one title that we are filled with an urge to read on to …showed first 75 words of 3897 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3897 total…a very fragile woman but most importantly Dr Roylotts threats and attitude helped us to accuse him. The resolution of the story is very satisfying. Justice has been served when the murderer brings about his own destruction. Holmes knew the answers to our questions but let us reveal them ourselves which helped to create the suspense. Unlike the previous two short stories this ending leaves us with no unanswered questions to play on our minds.