TSO4-chapter7

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This Agra treasure intervened like an impassable barrier between us
Simile shows the new divide between Mary and Watson he knows that he can not be with her because of this
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it was soothing to catch even the passing glimpse.....in the midst of the wild dark businesses
Watson feels reassured by the English features unlike when he was at Sholtos home the foreign is unsetling a standered view at the time of the book TRANQUIL- adjective shows he is calm
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The savage instinct of his companion had broken out
The character of Tonga is presented as barely human.The idea that his instincts would be murderous creates a crude image of the islander. This upholds the Victorian ideas of empire in which the colonized people were seen as savages.
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"Confirms it in every respect," said the fat detective, pompously.
The police inspector is dismissive of Holmes' theories about the perpetrator of the crime Th word 'fat' suggests a somewhat comical appearance and contrasts with Holmes. He speaks 'pompously' implying that he has jumped to his conclusion too quickly.
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Mr Sherlock Holmes- i began but the words had a most magical effect
LINKS - wit the prize fighter Sherlock knows Mr Sherman has a lot of respect for Sherlock showing he is well known by everyone around
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Watson feels reassured by the English features unlike when he was at Sholtos home the foreign is unsetling a standered view at the time of the book TRANQUIL- adjective shows he is calm

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it was soothing to catch even the passing glimpse.....in the midst of the wild dark businesses

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The character of Tonga is presented as barely human.The idea that his instincts would be murderous creates a crude image of the islander. This upholds the Victorian ideas of empire in which the colonized people were seen as savages.

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The police inspector is dismissive of Holmes' theories about the perpetrator of the crime Th word 'fat' suggests a somewhat comical appearance and contrasts with Holmes. He speaks 'pompously' implying that he has jumped to his conclusion too quickly.

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LINKS - wit the prize fighter Sherlock knows Mr Sherman has a lot of respect for Sherlock showing he is well known by everyone around

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