Saanchi, you made a good observation about Russell's name and its connotation.
Chapter 2
"One came hither, to the school of the bees, to be taught the preoccupations of all-powerful nature...and the lesson of ardent and disinterested work; and another lesson too...to enjoy the almost unspeakable delights of those immaculate days that revolved on themselves in the fields of space, forming merely a transparent globe, as void of memory as the happiness without alloy," (King).
Russell and Holmes grew closer as time passed. Russell spends at least one day a week in Holmes's house. Usually she would also spend more time if Holmes needed an extra hand on an experiment. Holmes became her "foremost friend, tutor, substitute father, and eventually confidant," (29). So I see that their relationship has become more of a father-daughter relationship. Obviously, Russell looks up to Holmes for guidance and help. They've stopped addressing each other formally with "Mr." and "Miss." They've become so close that they "came to end the other's sentences, even to answer an unasked question," (29). This father-daughter relationship has given Holmes a new purpose in life. Before he had met Russell, he was drugging himself to death and was lifeless. Now he seems to be lively and he's even stopped his cocaine addiction! And I thought he hated women? But I think it's because he's found an equal, a best friend basically. He's found somehow who's interested in the same stuff that he is and who is as intelligent as he is. Finally, Watson believes that Holmes has been resurrected by Holmes denies it.
In addition, Russell met Watson for the first time. She hated him at first and wondered why Holmes still kept in touch with him. However, she finds Watson to be the purest of people. Holmes states his reason:
"Polished is a good image. Seeing myself reflected in Watson's eyes was useful when contemplating a case that was giving me problems. He taught me a great deal about how humans function, what drives them. He keeps me humble, does Watson. At any rate, as humble as I can be," (33).
In their previous partnership, I guess Holmes had all the brains, while Watson had the sympathy for human existence. I don't know if this makes any sense.
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Actually, the last part does make a bit of sense,kind of like a perfect duo. Holmes is basically heartless, a person who does not see keenly through the eyes of emotion. Watson is the only way Holmes ever has access to any emotion. Watson provides Holmes with emotional logic that Holmes probably could not see if Watson was not in his life. Watson is the heart of Sherlok.
And I guess the relationship was predicted from the beginning I just wonder if Holmes completley trusts Russell or not. I think it will be tested soon in enough in the plot.
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