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"I Listen to Their Story, They Listen to My Comments, and Then I Pocket My Fee:" Sherlock Holmes as Rhetorical Equipment for Living
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Jones, Andrew Cessna |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | This study argues that Sherlock Holmes serves as rhetorical equipment for living. Using Kenneth Burkes theory of symbolic appeal and the critical tool proposed in the essay Literature as Equipment for Living, I explore how Holmes responds to the rhetorical situation of early nineteenth century England and consider why the Holmes symbol continues to appeal to audiences. I conclude that rhetoric is a necessary component of the Sherlock Holmes symbol and suggest that Holmess famous method is rhetorical rather than syllogistic. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3474&context=gradschool_dissertations |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
