Sign of 4 - quotations Flashcards
Sherlock Holmes feels insecure if there is not a case he is dealing with.
“cannot live without brain-work”
Sherlock Holmes is like an animal when investigating a crime scene and can see everything.
“hawk-like features”
Sherlock Holmes prepares with the expectation that he may have to kill somebody.
“Holmes took his revolver from the drawer”
Sherlock Holmes shows he is very skilled in what he does compared to the police.
“hurried about the room on his knees, measuring, comparing, examining”
Sherlock Holmes is disappointed that Watson is getting married because it affects his job.
“love is an emotional thing which can bias your judgement”
Watson worries about Holmes’ addiction but is scared to warn him because he is in his shadow.
“lacked the courage to protest”
Watson thinks about Mary Morstan instead of starting to investigate the case.
“my mind ran upon our late visitor”
Watson defends Holmes when he loses track of where they are.
“Sherlock Holmes was never at fault”
Watson is in awe of Holmes capabilities and aspires to be more like him.
“his great powers, his masterly manner”
Watson reveals his love for Morstan but disregards the case they are investigating.
“whoever had lost a treasure that night, I knew that night I had gained one”
