Guide to Sherlock, Series 2
DISCUSS:
The Question -- Can Sherlock love/Be a good friend?
1. A Scandal in Belgravia -- A Meditation on love. We establish that, counter to our common assumptions as a society, love cannot be reduced to sex. Sherlock loves unique human beings, not categories foisted on him by society, and therefore understands them. That is how he expresses his love.
2. The Hounds of Baskerville -- A case study in friendship. In which we find out how Sherlock's friendship with John works. Specifically, John recognizes that Sherlock values his reputation above all else, and accepts that as part of their friendship. And Sherlock knows that John recognizes this.
3. The Reichenbach Fall -- The demonstration of friendship. Sherlock shows the greatest love for his friends by relinquishing his reputation to protect them.
The Question -- Can Sherlock love/Be a good friend?
1. A Scandal in Belgravia -- A Meditation on love. We establish that, counter to our common assumptions as a society, love cannot be reduced to sex. Sherlock loves unique human beings, not categories foisted on him by society, and therefore understands them. That is how he expresses his love.
2. The Hounds of Baskerville -- A case study in friendship. In which we find out how Sherlock's friendship with John works. Specifically, John recognizes that Sherlock values his reputation above all else, and accepts that as part of their friendship. And Sherlock knows that John recognizes this.
3. The Reichenbach Fall -- The demonstration of friendship. Sherlock shows the greatest love for his friends by relinquishing his reputation to protect them.