The dialogue between Watson and Sherlock all takes place in this "sick room" (2) of Sherlock in the famous 221B Baker Street. Throughout the story, it is evident that Watson desperately tries to help Sherlock in any way he can, but Conan Doyle is still able to create a dark, intense and depressing atmosphere by almost slowing down Sherlock's dialogue. The passage begins with "In the dim light of a foggy November day the sickroom was a gloomy place", (2). Arthur Conan Doyle begins immediately with this detailed description of Sherlock's room. This gives the entire story its atmosphere and tone since, other than Mr. Smith's house, this is the only room in which the story takes place. To enhance the intense and depressing atmosphere, the author uses very descriptive images, viewing a dim light during a foggy day creates a sense of mystery in addition to a dreary November day. As the paragraph continues, the author uses more imaginative words to portray Sherlock as ill: "His eyes had the brightness of fever, there was a frantic blush on both cheeks, and dark scabs stuck to his lips; the thin hands on covered was writhing incessantly, his voice was croaking and spasmodic. He lay listlessly when I entered the room" (2). Using all the images and literary devices in this sentence, the author is able to create it