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The conclusions weren't drawn from the behavior of Holmes, but I agree in that I found the metaphor kind of distracting. Especially the lines: >A quick survey
by Permit 14y ago
The conclusions weren't drawn from the behavior of Holmes, but I agree in that I found the metaphor kind of distracting. Especially the lines:
>A quick survey will show that the paradox is illusory: Holmes is depressed when there is no target for his mental faculties. Give him a project, and balance is restored.
Perhaps I'm not familiar enough with the books.
- pemulis 14y agoI was confused by the extended metaphor, too, until I saw the notice at the bottom that the author is writing a book about how to think like Sherlock Holmes. It's useful when reading this kind of essay to find out what the author is selling, although it usually isn't this obvious.
- Zelphyr 14y agoThe reference there is that when he wasn't on a case he had a sort-of mini breakdown during which he would use heroin (remember, it was thought to be a beneficial drug in the late 19th century) to calm himself.