2.1.11

Chapter 11

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Chapter 11: The Great Agra Treasure

After arresting Jonathan Small, the group board a carriage and make their way back towards Baker Street.

Small's fury at Tonga

Small's fury at Tonga

  • Holmes begins to talk to Small, who describes how Tonga (the accomplice) was the one who murdered Bartholomew Sholto.
  • He says he was furious at Tonga for this – but he does not seem to consider his own murder of Achmet to be a crime.
Redemption for Small

Redemption for Small

  • Here, Small is given the chance to explain the reasoning behind all of his crimes.
  • Holmes wants to prove that Jonathan Small did not murder Bartholomew – although Small murdered another man and stole the treasure, Holmes only wants Small to pay for the crimes he actually committed.
    • Significantly, Tonga was not given the opportunity to do the same. Tonga was shot and killed without having a chance to discuss his crimes – this shows the unequal nature of Victorian justice.
Watson delivers Mary's treasure

Watson delivers Mary's treasure

  • On the way, they stop at Mary Morstan’s house and Watson goes inside to talk to her. Watson takes the Agra treasure with him.
  • As Mary sees Watson, she looks pleased – a sign that she returns his romantic feelings.
  • But Mary does not seem excited by the prospect of the treasure – she speaks ‘coolly’ about it and suggests that she owes it to Holmes and Watson.
Watson declares his feelings

Watson declares his feelings

  • Watson tells Mary about their evening. When they realise the Agra treasure is gone, Watson cannot help but show his joy at the news: ‘Thank God!’
  • Watson then feels able to declare his feelings for Mary, telling her he loves her.
  • Mary reciprocates his feelings and Watson states that he has gained something valuable from the whole experience: ‘Whoever had lost a treasure, I knew that night that I had gained one’.

Key Quotations from Chapter 11

Here are two key quotations from Chapter 11:

Mary's vulnerability

Mary's vulnerability

  • Mary Morstan ‘turned so white that I feared that she was about to faint’.
    • Mary is so shocked about Holmes and Watson potentially being fatally wounded that her face loses all colour.
    • This could be because she has feelings for Watson or because she feels guilty for putting both men in such a dangerous situation.
    • This quotation also shows Mary’s vulnerability, especially as we were previously told that she has few friends and no family. Losing Watson would have been even more devastating for her.
Watson's emotional side

Watson's emotional side

  • ‘Whoever had lost a treasure, I knew that night that I had gained one’ (Dr Watson).
    • The romantic sub-plot concludes with Watson suggesting a possessive connection to Mary.
    • By using the noun ‘treasure’, Watson suggests that Mary is beautiful, unique and valuable to him – he is unconcerned about real treasure or wealth; he just wants to have Mary to love.
    • This would make readers like Watson even more, as he shows a great desire for love as well as a strong, protective nature.
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1

Context

1.1

Victorian England & British Empire

1.1.1Author Background1.1.2Victorian Crime & Police1.1.3Historical Context1.1.4Victorian London1.1.5Women1.1.6The British Empire1.1.7End of Topic Test - Author & Victorian Police1.1.8End of Topic Test - Victorian London & Empire
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Plot Summary

2.1

Chapter Summaries

2.1.1Chapter 12.1.2Chapter 22.1.3Chapter 32.1.4Chapter 42.1.5Chapter 52.1.6Chapter 62.1.7Chapter 72.1.8Chapter 82.1.9Chapter 92.1.10Chapter 102.1.11Chapter 112.1.12Chapter 122.1.13Chapter 12: Jonathan Small's Stories2.1.14End of Topic Test - Chapters 1-62.1.15End of Topic Test - Chapters 7-12
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Characters

3.1

Key Characters

3.1.1Sherlock Holmes3.1.2Sherlock Holmes: Quotations3.1.3Dr John Watson3.1.4Mary Morstan3.1.5End of Topic Test - Key Characters3.1.6Exam-Style Questions - Mary & Dr Watson
3.2

Other Characters

3.2.1Thaddeus Sholto3.2.2Jonathan Small3.2.3End of Topic Test - Thaddeus and Jonathan Small
3.3

Grade 9 - Key Characters

3.3.1Grade 9 - Key Characters3.3.2Extract Analysis - Tonga
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Key Themes

4.1

Key Themes

4.1.1Corruption4.1.2Criminals & Victims4.1.3Victorian Fear4.1.4British Empire & Imperialism4.1.5Duality4.1.6End of Topic Test - Key Themes
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Writing Techniques

5.1

Writing Techniques

5.1.1Narrative Voice5.1.2Dialogue5.1.3Structure5.1.4Structure & Characters5.1.5Pathetic Fallacy5.1.6End of Topic Test - Writing Techniques
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Recap: Main Quotes

6.1

Characters Quotes

6.1.1Sherlock Holmes - Quotations6.1.2Dr John Watson - Quotations6.1.3Mary Morstan - Quotations6.1.4Thaddeus Sholto - Quotations6.1.5Jonathan Small - Quotations
6.2

Text Structure - Quotes

6.2.1Chapter 1 - Quotations6.2.2Chapter 2 - Quotations6.2.3Chapter 3 - Quotations6.2.4Chapter 4 - Quotations6.2.5Chapter 5 - Quotations6.2.6Chapter 6 - Quotations6.2.7Chapter 7 - Quotations6.2.8Chapter 8 - Quotations6.2.9Chapter 9 - Quotations6.2.10Chapter 10 - Quotations6.2.11Chapter 11 - Quotations6.2.12Chapter 12 - Quotations

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  1. 1
    What does Watson say he has __'gained'__ in Chapter 11?<br><br>__‘Whoever had lost a treasure, I knew that night that I had gained one’__Multiple choice
  2. 2
    Events of Chapter 11Put in order
  3. 3
    What happens in Chapter 11?True / false
  4. 4
    Who or what does Watson call his __'treasure'__ in Chapter 11?Multiple choice
  5. 5
    Quotations describing Mary Morstan in Chapter 11:Fill in the list
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