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Chapter 3 - Quotations

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Key Quotations from Chapter 3

Here are three key quotations from Chapter 3:

Holmes' powers of examination

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

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

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.
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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

Practice questions on Chapter 3 - Quotations

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  1. 1
    Which word should go in the gaps from this quotation from Chapter 3?<br><br><b> ‘We were driving to an ________ place, on an ________ errand’ </b>(Dr Watson)Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What is Holmes examining in this quotation from Chapter 3?<br><br>__‘Methodically examined it all over with his double lens’__ Multiple choice
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