It is as if Sherlock had never been gone and the whole three year absence was a foggy dream. With the capture, instead, of Moran and Sherlock again escaping “death” 221-B Baker Street is symbolic reverted back to pristine state…and, by definition, so is everything else exactly as it was. Moriarty are exorcised with the phony staging of Sherlock’s second “death” at the hands of Sebastian Moran’s gun. Then there is the symbolic re-purification in the opening story as the final details removing the sinister reach of Prof. In the first place, it has stood empty for three years Holmes has been presumed dead and Watson has moved on with his life. The symbolic value takes on additional meaning with The Return of the Sherlock Holmes, first off. Hudson’s rooming house has been the familiar comfort zone of Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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