How Conan Doyle presents Mary Morstan, and how the character develops across the text: the calm, brave governess whose case begins the novel, who cares more for justice than for the treasure, and who agrees to marry Watson.
The key quotations for this character and how to analyse them, with the context that shapes them.
How to use the lesson's key quotations in an essay, with a short worked paragraph.
Key quotations: 'Miss Morstan entered the room with a firm step and an outward composure of manner', 'a plainness and simplicity about her costume', 'a refined and sensitive nature', 'You are certainly a model client', 'God bless your sweet, calm face!', 'After the angelic fashion of women', 'she gave a toss of her proud head', 'It is for Mr. Thaddeus Sholto that I am anxious', 'The treasure is lost'.
Context: a governess of limited means, and Victorian ideals of a gentle, selfless woman, set against Mary's courage and good sense.
