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Sherlock showing that he is a regular user of cocaine

"All dotted and scarred with innumerable puncture marks" - Page 1

Sherlock showing that he is arrogant and cocky

"No no I never guess" - Page 8

Sherlock showing that he knows a lot about tobacco. Regular user

"Upon the distinction between ashes of various tobaccos" - Page 4

Sherlock showing that he cares about Watson

"My dear Watson" ...... "he said kindly" - Page 7

Sherlock using imperatives to demand work sounding bossy and forceful

"My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work" - Page 2

Watson using adjectives showing he is mesmerised by Sherlock holmes

"His great powers, his masterly manner.....and his many extraordinary qualities" - Page 1

Showing that the way Sherlock Holmes detects is different to the detectors at the time - shocking to readers

"Detection is or ought to be an exact science" - Page 3