The Sign Of The Four Flashcards
Chapter 2 – “hawk-like features.”
Holmes
“brisk, business tones.” Chapter 2
Holmes
“the date”, “his luggage”
Holmes wants the facts when Miss Morstan narrates her fathers disappearance.
“I never make exceptions.”
Holmes- has to be a particular way
Chapter 3 - “alternated with the blackest depression.”
Holmes has drastic mood swings
“Holmes took his revolver from the drawer.”
Holmes is a carful person
Chapter 5 – “sharp intake of breath” (reaction to dead body of Bartholomew Sholto).
Doesn’t like death
“I only require a few missing links to have an entirely connected case.”
Very good at solving things
Chapter 6 – “my dear Watson, try a little analysis yourself.”
Holmes is getting tired of explaining everything to Watson
“beady eyes gleaming and deep-set like those of a bird.”
Like a bird he is looking for clues, looking down on people birds eye view.
“like those of a trained blood-hound picking out a scent.”
Holmes looking for clues, Holmes gets satisfaction for doing his job like a dog gets a treat for doing a trick.
“you are not quite in possession of the facts yet” – reaction to policeman Athelney Jones.
Holmes thinks that the police are not very good at what they do
“you must escort her home.” - Miss Morstan must be taken away from the crime scene.
Holmes doesn’t think woman should be near a crime scene
“It is the only hypothesis which covers the facts.”
Holmes knows everything
“I could see by the gleam in Holmes’ eyes that he thought we were nearing the end of our journey.” (When Toby was on the scent).
Holmes loves solving a case
