Chapter 3 - Quotations

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Key Quotations from Chapter 3

Here are three key quotations from Chapter 3:

Holmes' powers of examination

‘Methodically examined it all over with his double lens’ (Sherlock Holmes).
- Sherlock shows his great powers of detection here. He zooms in on small details and, even though he does not immediately recognise the importance of the 'curious paper', he feels that it could be important.
- He shows that he does not dismiss any possible evidence until the case is solved.
- However, the fact that even Sherlock Holmes does not understand the link at the moment adds a great amount of mystery and suspense to the item.

Mystery destination

‘We were driving to an unknown place, on an unknown errand’ (Dr Watson).
- The repetition of the adjective ‘unknown’ adds to the mystery and intrigue of the story, as the reader sees the events through Watson’s eyes – things that are unknown to him are unknown to us as well.
- In addition, they are in a strange carriage with people they do not know, heading to a destination they have no idea about – it makes the reader wonder if this will lead to a positive or negative outcome.

Contrast: Holmes and Watson

‘I lost my bearings and knew nothing… Holmes ‘was never at fault’' (Dr Watson).
- This quotation highlights the differences between Holmes and Watson.
- Watson, as the eyes of the reader, knows very little about the case. He feels metaphorically lost in this case.
- Holmes, on the other hand, does not falter – he is working out the details of the case in his brain, and knows where they are (literally and metaphorically) at all times.

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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