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Chapter 5 - Quotations

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Key Quotations from Chapter 5

Here are three key quotations from Chapter 5:

The sign of the four

The sign of the four

  • There is a piece of paper with ‘The sign of the four’ written on it.
    • A piece of paper, with ‘The sign of the four’ written on it was also found in the grounds at Pondicherry Lodge when Major Sholto died – is it the same piece of paper next to Bartholomew’s body, or a different piece?
    • Conan Doyle could be using this to remind the reader of the importance of ‘The sign of the four’ in the plot of the story. This could suggest that they have something to do with Bartholomew’s death.
Contrast: Watson and Holmes

Contrast: Watson and Holmes

  • Watson: ‘an insoluble mystery… it grows darker instead of clearer’
  • Holmes: ‘on the contrary… it clears every instant’.
    • The investigation highlights the differences between Holmes and Watson.
    • As new evidence is presented, Watson becomes more and more confused by how it all fits together. Holmes, on the other hand, appears to almost know the answers already but is just waiting for the pieces of the puzzle to fit into place.
Sherlock's ability to calm others

Sherlock's ability to calm others

  • 'You have no reason to fear’ (Sherlock Holmes).
    • Although Holmes sometimes comes across as arrogant and unsociable, he does know how to communicate well with vulnerable people. He manages to calm Thaddeus down quite quickly, despite him being anxious and having just walked in to find his brother has been murdered.
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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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