The Sign of the Four
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Give a quote that presents Mary as innocent
Give a quote that presents Mary as modest
Give a quote that presents Holmes as a teacher
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Give a quote that creates tension
Give a quote that shows the theme of evil and justice through Mary
Give a quote that shows the theme of evil and justice through Tonga
How does Conan Doyle use the theme of evil and justice?
To show how justice prevails
To explore human nature
Give a quote that shows the theme of Victorian fear through the fear of others
Give a quote that shows the theme of Victorian fear through the fear of social inequality
What elements of empire and imperialism does Conan Doyle highlight in this novel?
Tonga's character
Attitude to imperialised people
What are the conventions of the detective genre?
A companion
A mystery
Clues
Build-up of tension
A satisfactory resolution
Why is the narrative voice of Watson used?
Why is dialogue used so heavily in the novel?
Why is complex vocabulary used?
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