The Sign of the Four - Character Quotes - Flashcards in GCSE English Literature

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is rational and logical

' qualities necessary for the ideal detective ...observation...deduction...knowledge '

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is easily board and thrives on having difficult cases to solve

' my mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work '

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is logical and systematic

' eliminated all other factors, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth '

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is arrogant and dismissive of other people's ideas

' I only require a few missing links to have an entirely connected case '

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is insensitive

' calculating machine '

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he has a good eye for detail

' extraordinary genius for minutiae '

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Dr Watson: quote to show that he admires Holmes

' I marvel at the means by which you obtain your results in this case '

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Dr Watson: quote to show that he is emotional, romantic and sensitive

' attempted to tinge it with romanticism '

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Dr Watson: quote to show that he is honourable and worries about the class divide

' worse still, she was rich '

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Dr Watson: quote to show that he is loyal and trusting

' I lost my bearings ... Sherlock Holmes was never at fault '

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Dr Watson: quote to shows his past, and is also very humble

' an army surgeon with a weak leg and a weaker bank account '

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Miss Morstan: a quote to show that she is gentle and inexperienced

' I have led a retired life '

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Miss Morstan: a quote to show that she is innocent

' white feather '

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Miss Morstan: a quote to show that she is quiet and comforting

' appeared to have a soothing effect upon her '

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Miss Morstan: a quote to show that she is calm and composed

' her self-control was perfect '

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Miss Morstan: a quote to show that she is civilised and not greedy

' " the treasure is lost", said Miss Morstan, calmly '

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is easily board and thrives on having difficult cases to solve

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' my mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work '

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is logical and systematic

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is arrogant and dismissive of other people's ideas

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Sherlock Holmes: quote to show that he is insensitive

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The Sign of the Four - Character Quotes