Arthur Conan Doyle's Accomplishments

Abstract

This research paper explores the life of the brilliant and inspirational Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, from natal until bereavement. Doyle was a distinguished British author who wrote extravagant short stories and novels. In my research paper it sightsees the magnificent but yet dreadful childhood of his early years to his impressive and spectacular later life. Doyle intention in life was to pursue his dreams in becoming a medical doctor. As Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, he started developing an aspiration for writing, which later in life enhanced his abilities and became unpredictably famous. Doyle become prominent across the nation when he first introduced his eminent and mysterious character Sherlock Holmes.

In 1865, Arthur family fell apart due to his father Charles alcoholism problem. Arthur along with the rest of his sisters and brother had to be live in temporarily houses across Edinburgh. Arthur wealthy uncles, who favor him the most, came and removed Arthur from the temporarily houses to live with him. Young and frighten Arthur was excited to leave but was afraid for what his future would like like. As Arthur moved in with his uncle, he started to feel welcome and love but that along still made him miss his family. At the age of nine, Arthur started school. Arthur attended a school called Hodder Place. Hodder Place was a Roman Catholic Jesuit Preparatory School. Arthur attended Hodder Place from 1868 to 1870. Arthur cried many times there hoping and praying his mother Mary would return for him. Arthur did not like the boarding school very much. In Arthur eyes, Hodder Place was a brutal and horrible experience that Arthur wish to never experience again. Many of Arthur classmates at Hodder Place bullied and abused him. Once Arthur started fighting back, he got punish. Hodder Place practiced ruthless and corporal punishment every time Arthur or the other students fought

At the University of Edinburgh, Arthur met his mentor, Professor Dr. Joseph Bell. In Arthur eyes, Dr. Joseph Bell was an extraordinary man with mystery. Dr. Joseph Bell later inspired Arthur to write his books. While attending Stony Hurst, Arthur met fellow classmates, who later became fellow authors as well as his self. Arthur took a dab at writing while in college and wrote The Mystery of Sasassa Valley. During Arthur third year of medical school, he decided that he wanted to take a different route. Arthur decided on taking a trip on a whaling ship sailing to Artic Circle. On the trip to Artic Circle, Doyle started getting a sense of awakened for adventure. While feeling excited, Arthur wrote a short story called, Captain of the Pole Star. After enjoying his time sailing the Arctic Circle, Arthur returned to medical school in 1880. Once Arthur was back at school, he became involved in spiritualism and wanted to spread it throughout his books. Arthur graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1881 and received his bachelor of medicine degree. Arthur mother Mary was very proud of her son and so was the rest of his family. After graduating, Arthur denounced his Roman Catholic faith. Once Arthur graduated, he decided to look for jobs in his field. After months of searching for jobs, Arthur finally founded his first job. His first job required traveling as a medical officer. Although Arthur