2. Thesis
Gender roles in the Victorian era
Characterization of Irene Adler
Influence on the King of Bohemia
Influence on Sherlock Holmes
Closing Statement
In class discussion
3. In this presentation I will go into depth and examine the
significance of the character, Irene Adler, to the
mystery/case in the textual and film adaptations of A
Scandal in Bohemia. I will also be elaborating on how
Irene Adler breaks away from the social norms at the
time as well as influences the actions of the King of
Bohemia and Sherlock Holmes.
4. Gender Roles played an important part in how women
were viewed
Women were portrait as delicate, weak and helpless
Women's role in society was lesser than that of men
5. Doesn’t follow societal norms
Smart, resourceful and clever
Holds a relatively higher role in society
6.
7.
8. In closing, Irene Adler is a crucial component to the
story “A Scandal in Bohemia”. She proves significant
to the story due to: Her character
abolishing/disregarding the societal norms at the
time, her influence on the King of Bohemia as well as
the ways in which she influences/affects Holmes during
the story and subsequent stories afterwards.
9. Do you agree or disagree with the notion that women's
roles within society remain largely the same?
