CH2 SH Quotes

• "Holmes rubbed his hands, and his eyes glistened"

  • eager, excited
  • mental stimulation -> satisfaction
• "expression of extraordinary concentration upon his clear-cut, hawklike features"

  • zoomorphism
  • sharp, observant, predator
  • seeks the truth, wants to find criminals (like chasing after prey)
• "state your case" said he, in brisk, business tones

  • seeks facts
  • ignores everything else - feelings, appearance of MM
• "Is she?... I did not observe" (in response to JW "very attractive woman")

  • opposite reaction to JW
  • SH not focused on appearance
• "You really are an automaton,- a calculating machine!" (JW)

  • like a machine - designed for purpose, one input needed to function, no emotions
• "A client is to me a mere unit, a factor in a problem"

  • depersonalise, dehumanise the case
  • detach emotions
  • MM's feelings and looks are not important
• "his clear-cut, hawk-like features" - JW

  • JW idolises SH
  • animal imagery - predator-prey
  • SH is portrayed as a hawk, a predator, dominate the animal kingdom, top of the food chain therefore most powerful and skillful
• "you really are an automaton - a calculating machine!"

  • machine - made for a purpose
  • SH does not act human
• Holmes is portrayed as meticulous, methodical, intrigued, yet also detached. He only cares about the case, detaching from emotions and therefore is unaffected by Mary's appearance