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The document investigates various detectives, including fictional characters Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, as well as real-life detective Joe Kenda, highlighting their traits, motivations, and methods. It discusses common features among detectives, gender representation, and personal lives, emphasizing their shared goal of solving mysteries. The conclusion invites the audience to consider which detective they find most effective and reflects on how personal backgrounds influence their crime-solving approaches.

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The document investigates various detectives, including fictional characters Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, as well as real-life detective Joe Kenda, highlighting their traits, motivations, and methods. It discusses common features among detectives, gender representation, and personal lives, emphasizing their shared goal of solving mysteries. The conclusion invites the audience to consider which detective they find most effective and reflects on how personal backgrounds influence their crime-solving approaches.

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STUDENT NAME: IMANI GIKANDI

CLASS: 9.3

TASK: INVESTIGATING DETECTIVES

TEACHERS NAME: MR MOMANY

DATE OF SUBMSSON: AUGUST 25

1.Hercule Poirot (Belgium)


• Created by Agatha Christie
• Works mostly in Europe
• Known for his neatness and clever logic
quote :” My name is Hercule Pariot and i am probably the greatest
detective
In the world.”

2.Sherlock Holmes (UK)


• Created by Arthur Conan Doyle
• Lives in London, at 221B Baker Street
• Famous for deductive reasoning and disguises

Quote: “To a great mind, nothing is little.”

1. Detective Joe Kenda (USA)


• Real-life detective from Colorado
• Solved over 350 cases
• Calm and sharp – appears on Homicide Hunter

Quote : “ IF YOURE GOING TO BE A LIAR, ATLEAST HAVE THE DECENCY


TO BE GOOD AT IT.”

3: Common Features
 Highly intelligent and observant
 Have a strong sense of justice
 Often work alone or are misunderstood
 Very determined – they never give up

Gender

 Most classic detectives are male


 Female detectives are becoming more popular (e.g., Miss Marple, Precious
Ramotswe)
 Men are shown as logical; women as intuitive
 Modern stories show both equally strong

5: Outstanding Traits

 Poirot: proud, neat, and always thinks carefully


 Holmes: eccentric, smart, and uses science
 Kenda: quiet, steady, and listens well

6: Personal Lives

 Holmes: doesn’t like close relationships


 Poirot: very private and lives alone
 Kenda: has a family, but his job is very stressful

7: Attitude to Authority

 Poirot: works with police but doesn’t always follow rules


 Holmes: often works alone and thinks police are slow
 Kenda: was a real police officer, but knows the system isn’t perfect

8: Motivation

 Holmes: loves the challenge and puzzles


 Poirot: wants to bring justice
 Kenda: wants to help victims and their families
9: Visuals & Quotes

 Poirot: “It is the brain, the little grey cells…”


 Holmes: “When you have eliminated the impossible…”
 Kenda: “If you kill, I will find you.”

Conclusion

 All detectives are different but share one goal: solving mysteries
 They come from different countries and use different methods
 Each detective is shaped by their background and values

Question for the audience:

Which detective do you think is the most effective? And why?

Their motivation drives everything they do

Some detectives follow the rules. Others break them to find truth
Their personal lives affect how they work and solve crimes

Each detective solves crimes in a way that matches their personality

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