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Chapter 12 - Quotations

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Key Quotations for Chapter 12

Here are three key quotations for Chapter 12:

Justice for Small

Justice for Small

  • ‘We have not heard your story, and we cannot tell how far justice may originally have been on your side’ (Sherlock Holmes).
    • Holmes suggests that Small will receive better justice if he tells them the whole story – Holmes actually has every intention of sending Small to prison but knows that he can get him to talk by suggesting that Small needs fair treatment.
    • Holmes deliberately does not say what ‘justice’ would be for Small; Small may still believe that he has some chance of receiving some of the treasure.
Small's treatment of Tonga

Small's treatment of Tonga

  • ‘I found that he was devoted to me and would do anything to serve me’ (Jonathan Small).
    • Adding to his character being a madman, Small shows that he is very calculating and manipulative.
    • He deliberately used Tonga for his own, selfish needs – he even used Tonga as an attraction he could gain money for.
    • He shows that he does not care about other people, but will use them to get what he wants.
Sherlock's cyclical life

Sherlock's cyclical life

  • ‘There still remains the cocaine-bottle’ (Sherlock Holmes).
    • Dr Watson’s narration shows that Sherlock Holmes is stuck in a seemingly never-ending cyclical structure: he uses the drugs to stimulate his brain until he has a case to solve; then he investigates and solves a case; then he returns to taking drugs until he is presented with another case; and so the cycle continues.
    • He does not seem to gain anything from the investigations except for short bursts of mental stimulation.
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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
    Who is Jonathan Small describing in this quotation?<br><br>__ ‘I found that he was devoted to me and would do anything to serve me’__ Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What word or phrase is missing from this quotation?<br><br> <b> ‘We have not heard your story, and we cannot tell how far ____ may originally have been on your side’</b> (Sherlock Holmes)Multiple choice
  3. 3
    What does Sherlock Holmes' life revolve between in a cyclical structure?Fill in the list
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Chapter 11 - Quotations