Chapter 12 - Quotations

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Key Quotations for Chapter 12

Here are three key quotations for Chapter 12:

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

‘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

‘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.

1Context

1.1Victorian England & British Empire

1.1.1Author Background

1.1.2Victorian Crime & Police

1.1.3Historical Context

1.1.4Victorian London

1.1.5Women

1.1.6The British Empire

1.1.7End of Topic Test - Author & Victorian Police

1.1.8End of Topic Test - Victorian London & Empire

2Plot Summary

2.1Chapter Summaries

2.1.1Chapter 1

2.1.2Chapter 2

2.1.3Chapter 3

2.1.4Chapter 4

2.1.5Chapter 5

2.1.6Chapter 6

2.1.7Chapter 7

2.1.8Chapter 8

2.1.9Chapter 9

2.1.10Chapter 10

2.1.11Chapter 11

2.1.12Chapter 12

2.1.13Chapter 12: Jonathan Small's Stories

2.1.14End of Topic Test - Chapters 1-6

2.1.15End of Topic Test - Chapters 7-12

3Characters

3.1Key Characters

3.1.1Sherlock Holmes

3.1.2Sherlock Holmes: Quotations

3.1.3Dr John Watson

3.1.4Mary Morstan

3.1.5End of Topic Test - Key Characters

3.1.6Exam-Style Questions - Mary & Dr Watson

3.2Other Characters

3.2.1Thaddeus Sholto

3.2.2Jonathan Small

3.2.3End of Topic Test - Thaddeus and Jonathan Small

3.3Grade 9 - Key Characters

3.3.1Grade 9 - Key Characters

3.3.2Extract Analysis - Tonga

4Key Themes

4.1Key Themes

4.1.1Corruption

4.1.2Criminals & Victims

4.1.3Victorian Fear

4.1.4British Empire & Imperialism

4.1.5Duality

4.1.6End of Topic Test - Key Themes

5Writing Techniques

5.1Writing Techniques

5.1.1Narrative Voice

5.1.2Dialogue

5.1.3Structure

5.1.4Structure & Characters

5.1.5Pathetic Fallacy

5.1.6End of Topic Test - Writing Techniques

6Recap: Main Quotes

6.1Characters Quotes

6.1.1Sherlock Holmes - Quotations

6.1.2Dr John Watson - Quotations

6.1.3Mary Morstan - Quotations

6.1.4Thaddeus Sholto - Quotations

6.1.5Jonathan Small - Quotations

6.2Text Structure - Quotes

6.2.1Chapter 1 - Quotations

6.2.2Chapter 2 - Quotations

6.2.3Chapter 3 - Quotations

6.2.4Chapter 4 - Quotations

6.2.5Chapter 5 - Quotations

6.2.6Chapter 6 - Quotations

6.2.7Chapter 7 - Quotations

6.2.8Chapter 8 - Quotations

6.2.9Chapter 9 - Quotations

6.2.10Chapter 10 - Quotations

6.2.11Chapter 11 - Quotations

6.2.12Chapter 12 - Quotations

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