Chapter 5 Flashcards
What unusual skill do we find learn that Sherlock Holmes
has at the start of chapter 5?
He was a boxer.
What had happened to the ground at Pondicherry
Lodge?
It had been dug up.
What is stuck near Bartholomew Sholto’s ear?
A thorn.
What has gone missing?
The treasure.
What kind of images are used to describe Pondicherry Lodge?
Gothic Images.
What are some common feature of gothic literature?
Strange and isolated places and eerie buildings.
What features of ‘The Sign of Four’ make it appear to share some similarities with the gothic genre?
Foggy streets of London / Thaddeus
Sholto’s strange appearance.
What is the definition of a subplot
A secondary strand of the plot- a supporting side story
What primary effects does Doyle try to create in chapter 5?
Tension and sense of mystery.
What do Watson and Miss Morstan instinctively do during this chapter?
They hold hands.
