The Sign Of The Four: Mary Morstan
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- Mary Morstan
- She is an innocent character.
- She leads a quiet life as a governess.
- 'I have led a retired life, and have no friends whom I could appeal to.' (C2)
- She earns Holmes' respect by being methodical and organised.
- 'You are certainly a model client. You have the correct intuition.' (C2)
- She rejects the corrupting influence of the treasure.
- ''The treasure is lost,' said Miss Morstan, calmly.' (C11)
- She acts as a moral yardstick.
- She leads a quiet life as a governess.
- She is sensitive, calm and composed.
- Watson finds it almost surprising that a woman can cope with the night's adventures through London.
- She is quiet and able to comfort the housekeeper at Pondicherry Lodge.
- 'Miss Morstan appeared to have a soothing effect upon her.' (C5)
- Watson's perception or the truth?
- 'Miss Morstan appeared to have a soothing effect upon her.' (C5)
- She is more civilised and calm than the greedy men that the treasure has brought misery to.
- ''The treasure is lost,' said Miss Morstan, calmly.' (C11)
- She is a modest character.
- The only adornment that she wears is a small white feather.
- 'She wore a small turban of the same dull hue, relieved only by a suspicion of white feather in the side.' (C2)
- A white feather could also show her purity and innocence.
- The only adornment that she wears is a small white feather.
- She brings the case to Holmes.
- Her father disappeared ten years ago.
- She has been sent a valuable pearl every year since being tracked down through a newspaper advert.
- She received a letter requesting a meeting with her.
- She has been sent a valuable pearl every year since being tracked down through a newspaper advert.
- Her father disappeared ten years ago.
- She is an innocent character.
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