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Sherlock Character Analysis

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The Character Sherlock is a private detective, who lives in 21st century London, which is filled with crime and deceit. The city is crawling with robbers, blackmailers, and serial killers. At times when the police are out of their league, and desperate to solve a case, they call upon Mr. Holmes to help them out. Sherlock is known for his unconventional methods and deduction skills, and the show follows him as he sheds light on various cases. Sherlock has a number of qualities that make him a unique character. He has extremely high intelligence, is very observant to details, and has the ability to understand and predict human behaviour. Due to these abilities, he makes calculated and precise deductions about people and situations. He has a vivid and creative …show more content…

He takes pleasure in proving that he is smarter than those around him, and feels threatened when his intellect is challenged. Sherlock’s intellect is very important to him, and gives him a grandiose sense of self importance. For instance, he says, ““This investigation might move a bit quicker if you were to take my word as gospel.” During a case Sherlock tells the detective; “You’ll never find him, but I know a man who can.” “Who?” “Me.” This shows that Sherlock believes that he is special, and has something more to offer than those around him. Sherlock is also arrogant and often praises himself, without even realising that there is something unusual about his behaviour. In more than one instance Sherlock undermines those around him, and in the process commends his own abilities; “Look at you lot. You all look so vacant. Is it nice not being me? It must be so relaxing” “Dear God, what is it like in your funny little brains? It must be so

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