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Tinged with romanticism: The Sign of Four discussion, Part 2


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In the second of 2 discussions on the novella The Sign of Four, we dive into the story's messy and rather sad interpersonal drama by shining a light on the most understated of narrators - Dr. Watson himself, and the tension that is dividing his heart. Join us for a 221B vibe check (spoilers: bad vibes) as we take a look at the state of Holmes and Watson's friendship, and why Watson makes a choice that threatens it... as well as our narrative structure. Do we die defending Miss Mary Morstan? Is Doyle actually just a bad writer? Is The Sign of Four the queerest story in the canon? 

Content warning: Drug use, murder, and serious themes of imperialism and racism. So much racism.

Listen to part 1 of our discussion on SIGN here: https://anchor.fm/however-improbable/episodes/Wild--dark-business-The-Sign-of-Four-discussion--Part-1-e1kbjrv 

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