Is Holmes misanthropic?

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Permalink Reply by AtheistTech on November 30, 2011 at 7:27pm

Hey Reason Voyager,

I had to look up what misanthropic means. 

Merriam-Webster says:

Definition of MISANTHROPIC

1: of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope

2: marked by a hatred or contempt for humankind

 

There are drastic differences in the Ronald Howard portrayal when compared to the Jeremy Brett portrayal. 

I haven't seen Jeremy's episodes in a few years, but I am currently watching Ronald Howard's episodes, so it is fresh in my mind:

Sherlock is a good natured person who is also very curious. He is always experimenting. He does not denigrate anyone, but seems to be genuinely surprised when others don't see what he sees. He is playful.

I'm not much of a writer, and I do not have practice thinking about characters, so my description is short. I hope it helps someone.

Permalink Reply by Reason Voyager on November 30, 2011 at 7:40pm

Cane,

 

Thanks for the addition. I watched some of your link to Ronald Howard. It looks like fun. It is a different take, but I like Holmes in different forms. What does is say about me, that I am interested in Holme's darker side? :) :) ;)

Permalink Reply by AtheistTech on November 30, 2011 at 7:51pm

Well, let me guess. You are interested in Holme's darker side because you are comfortable with the darker side of people. Why would you be comfortable? Much exposure?

Permalink Reply by Reason Voyager on December 1, 2011 at 8:34pm

You may be onto something there :) :) :)

Permalink Reply by Richard K. Emms on December 2, 2011 at 12:44pm

I would agree, but to a misanthrope to someone in Holme's position is like a mechanical engineer with Asperger's syndrome. 

   I call it an asset.

Permalink Reply by Gordon Spofford on December 2, 2011 at 12:57pm

Is Holmes a misanthrope?  On the contrary, he needs human beings.  The deeds humanity do to each other, are his meat and drink.  He couldn't survive, in any other setting.  To rise to the challenge is his reason to live.  Aspergers -lite maybe.  his interest in humanity is rather narrowly focused, but he has the social skills to deal  benevolently, and politely with those around him.