This study argues that Sherlock Holmes serves as rhetorical equipment for living. Using Kenneth Burkes theory of symbolic appeal and the critical tool proposed in the essay Literature as Equipment for Living, I explore how Holmes responds to the rhetorical situation of early nineteenth century England and consider why the Holmes symbol continues to appeal to audiences. I conclude that rhetoric is a necessary component of the Sherlock Holmes symbol and suggest that Holmess famous method is rhetorical rather than syllogistic.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LSU/oai:etd.lsu.edu:etd-04042016-175544 |
| Date | 20 April 2016 |
| Creators | Jones, Andrew Cessna |
| Contributors | Bodie, Graham D, Eubanks, Cecil L, Perry, Jeffrey, Crick, Nathan A |
| Publisher | LSU |
| Source Sets | Louisiana State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04042016-175544/ |
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