![]() ![]() ![]() The word "seared" is normally used when something burns onto something else so when used in this context it adds a feeling of anger to Dr Roylotts character. " Seared with a thousand wrinkles" can show a serious and aggressive man and if we were to go deeper on this point, it could therefore show that he may be a man who is impatient and has a short temper. " a large face" simply can give the image of quite a large or strong person, this can give the idea that Roylott is towering over everyone else and not someone who loses in physical or vocal arguments due to his threatening and fearsome build. Phrases such as "a large face, seared with a thousand wrinkles, burned yellow with the sun, and marked with every evil passion" can suggest a lot of things. ![]() When describing Dr Roylott ,Conan Doyle uses strong words to mould an image of him in the readers mind to be a horrible person. Also, Conan Doyle uses various phrases and words to describe him which suggests the man to be dangerous. This can be identified through his appearance, behaviour and motives, there is also evidence of this personality in the story. How is Dr Roylott presented to the reader in "The Speckled Band"? Through out the story, Roylott is overall presented as threatening, dangerous and a intelligent man. ![]()
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