Sherlock Holmes and Philip Marlowe the Wrong Term Paper

Sherlock Holmes and Philip Marlowe

The Wrong Pigeon is taken from Chandlers story the Matita One and its story is elf evident through the name. Obviously about the syndicate going after the wrong man who is symbolically represented in slang with the word 'pigeon'. It is a carefully crafted tale that evokes the ambiance of Chandler's tales.

Two of the most fascinating detectives that have been penned are Sherlock Holmes and Philip Marlowe. One can't help but be impressed by the characteristics that are unique go both men and sigh over their dynamic feats. Created by Arthur Conan Doyle and Raymond Chandler respectively these two have caught the imaginations of most of the readers that followed their feats. Yet, the two could not be more different.

Holmes portrayed as a tall and lanky character that is addicted to cocaine and solves mysteries without actual effort. The mannerism he has and the tone of voice he adopts is aloof and yet, gentlemanly.Conan Doyle creates a scenario where people come to Holmes with their troubles but the latter never gets personally involved with them. Rather, because he is working with Dr. Watson, we find the Doctor acting as a human buffer between him and the real world. Holmes creates most of the theory but Watson handles the personal interaction between the clients. Thus, we see that Holmes becomes an icon rather than an actual person and this creates an image of a demi god, unapproachable and invincible.

Marlowe on the other hand though a loner and a person who works alone is more personal and humane than Holmes. He has a certain attractive sex appeal that appeals to the woman readers. His sarcasm, quick quips and the cynical attitude that he has for the woman he meets tends to suggest a hard-boiled attitude and yet, his redeeming factor is his human fallacies.

While Holmes is seen as a man without….....