About Holmes' disinterest in women: I'm sure some of u must have read the
Mandala of Sherlock Holmes (don't remember the author right now), in which
Holmes is, in fact, a manifestation of a Tibetan monk. Therefore, it follows
that he does not actually "hate" women but is just forced by his vows not to
think about them in terms of "Freudian libidinous behavior." I guess that would
answer most questions about this character of his.


Sridhar

Tim Symonds <tim.symonds@...> wrote:
I'm not sure Holmes is exactly 'averse' to women, Sumal, though he
definitely sees them as a different species, like a lion might view a
leopard. He seems to have developed considerable respect for the ones - one
in particular - who outwitted him, but as you say, he spends his spare time
with hobbies such as the violin, or opium, and never sets out to meet women.

-----Original Message-----
From: sumalsn [mailto:no_reply@...]
Sent: 19 February 2005 11:58
To: SherlockHolmesSocietyofIndia@...
Subject: Re: [sherlock holmes society of india] Holmes' Tools



Dear sherlockians,
Sherlock Holmes's personality is depicted as a cold, conceited, and
astute reasoner. He is eccentric; engages in his "occasional revolver
practice within doors, "his addiction to music at strange hours",
and "his weird and often malodorous scientific experiments". He is
averse to women, but shows a special love for his art of detection;
he cares nothing for any type of publicity or wages but to
investigate and solve any case that appeals to his tastes.I think
that is why we all revere Holmes since he is so different from
us .Any comments
sumal









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