The stories of Sherlock Holmes are the archetype of most of the detective fiction that was created afterwards, and yet the genre as we know it today is quite different from those originals. Compare at least 2 narratives (short stories or novels) by Conan Doyle with 2 examples of contemporary detective fiction (novels, movies, tv shows, etc). Explain the resemblances and differences between these different works.
Remember that you are expected to develop a personal argument which should be an idea that can be expressed in one or two sentences. The questions included with the topic are just suggestions to help you find your argument. You don’t need to answer them all or to take them all into account. Concentrate on the questions that are most relevant in your line of discussion.