Guilt Quote by Lyndsay Faye
““More accurately, on the bed and on the table lay various pieces of what had once been a body. Holmes was leaning with his back against the wall, his countenance deathly white. "The door was open," he said incongruously. "I was passing by, and the door was open." "Holmes," I whispered in horror. "The door was open," he said once more, and then buried his face in his hands.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Empty House by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1903
Holmes describes a gruesome scene with detached calm, highlighting his analytical focus even amid horror.
In simple terms: Holmes stays analytical despite horror.
Key Takeaway
Observe facts, control emotions.
Themes
detachment
analysis
horror
investigation
Mood
tense
clinical
mysterious
Type
literary
detective
psychological
When to use this quote
- crime scene investigation
- reading crime novels
- writing suspense
- psychology studies
Key Concepts
psychology
forensic observation
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain focus in disturbing situations?
- When does detachment become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Holmes’s calm may seem unrealistic for most people.
