The Sign Of The Four Flashcards

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“All dotted and scarred”

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Showing how Holmes is irresponsible and bored as he is injecting drugs into himself

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“Three times a day for many months”

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This quotation suggests that Watson is loving and caring as he is watching over Holmes do drugs.

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“A seven percent solution”

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Suggesting that Holmes is in control of the drugs he is taking and may not be as stupid after all.

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‘“Which is it today?” I asked “morphine or cocaine?”’

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Suggesting sarcasm and still suggesting that he cares and he is bothering to ask Holmes

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“Hawk like features”

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Describing Holmes, it’s a simile, suggesting he is very detailed and sees everything from a birds eye view?

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“Alternated with the blackest depression”

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Something bad as suggested from the word “black” and “depression” shows mystery and darkness

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“I don’t wish to be theatrical”

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Holmes saying he doesn’t want to be dramatic although he always is

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“It is the only hypothesis which covers the facts”

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Holmes trying to figure out the mystery suggesting his theory must be right

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“His face was dad and troubled”

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Quote about Sherlock Holmes. Suggesting something bad by the work “dark”

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“Many of the criminal class began to know me”

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This is when Holmes revealed himself from his disguise because people know of his work so he had to go on the down low

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‘“What a very attractive woman” I exclaimed’

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Showing the love and caring side of John Watson for Mary morstan

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“I could have struck the man across the face”

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Watson talking about how blunt Thaddeus sholto was about miss morstans fathers death. Showing anger and maybe he cares for miss morstan

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“My sympathies and my love went out to her.”

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Watson confessing his love for miss morstan

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“A firm step”

“An outward composite of manor”

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About Mary morstan showing she’s confident

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“Sweet and admirable”

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About miss morstan suggesting she’s innocent

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“Only one in the world”

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Shows how Holmes is unique and special but also shows arrogance

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“He looked old and haggard”

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This was when Holmes was dressed in his disguise showing deception as he isn’t really him

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“I never remember feeling tired by my work”

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He remembers everything, shows he’s not as strong as he thinks