Quotes, Meanings and Placement in the Text Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on key quotes for Sherlock Holmes and Neville St Clair, including their placement and thematic significance.

"his reasoning power" (Holmes - Beginning of story)

Represents logic, intelligence and Victorian admiration for science and rationality.

"a machine rather than a man" (Holmes - Middle of story)

Represents emotional detachment, dehumanisation and Holmes’ subversion of Victorian masculinity.

"the very soul and essence of cunning" (Holmes - End of story)

Represents Holmes’ superiority, mastery and almost superhuman intelligence.

"clean-shaven and respectable" (Neville St Clair - Beginning/Middle)

Represents appearance, reputation and Victorian respectability.

"professional beggar" (Neville St Clair - Middle/End revelation)

Represents hidden identity, class instability and performative respectability.

"I had become a recognised character in the city" (Neville St Clair - End of story)

Represents constructed identity, performance and the superficiality of Victorian society.