The Sign Of The Four Flashcards
“All dotted and scarred”
Showing how Holmes is irresponsible and bored as he is injecting drugs into himself
“Three times a day for many months”
This quotation suggests that Watson is loving and caring as he is watching over Holmes do drugs.
“A seven percent solution”
Suggesting that Holmes is in control of the drugs he is taking and may not be as stupid after all.
‘“Which is it today?” I asked “morphine or cocaine?”’
Suggesting sarcasm and still suggesting that he cares and he is bothering to ask Holmes
“Hawk like features”
Describing Holmes, it’s a simile, suggesting he is very detailed and sees everything from a birds eye view?
“Alternated with the blackest depression”
Something bad as suggested from the word “black” and “depression” shows mystery and darkness
“I don’t wish to be theatrical”
Holmes saying he doesn’t want to be dramatic although he always is
“It is the only hypothesis which covers the facts”
Holmes trying to figure out the mystery suggesting his theory must be right
“His face was dad and troubled”
Quote about Sherlock Holmes. Suggesting something bad by the work “dark”
“Many of the criminal class began to know me”
This is when Holmes revealed himself from his disguise because people know of his work so he had to go on the down low
‘“What a very attractive woman” I exclaimed’
Showing the love and caring side of John Watson for Mary morstan
“I could have struck the man across the face”
Watson talking about how blunt Thaddeus sholto was about miss morstans fathers death. Showing anger and maybe he cares for miss morstan
“My sympathies and my love went out to her.”
Watson confessing his love for miss morstan
“A firm step”
“An outward composite of manor”
About Mary morstan showing she’s confident
“Sweet and admirable”
About miss morstan suggesting she’s innocent
