Post by Hestia on Nov 2, 2014 14:41:45 GMT 12
It's a bit random, and obviously just theory, but I was thinking about Sherlock characters' greatest fears when an interesting similarity/contrast popped out. You see, I think Moriarty's greatest fear is winning. He's afraid that he's the smartest. That he truly is unbeatable, because if he can get whatever he wants, why would he ever want anything? No, I think he needs challenge. He needs a battle to fight, something that requires effort, or he'll just be so terribly.. bored.
Complimenting that, I think Sherlock's greatest fear is losing. I know he's a large proponent of emotionlessness, but now we all know, of course, that very, very deep down he has fears and cares and such. I think he's afraid of losing what he cares for (John, Mrs. Hudson, Redbeard), of losing cases, losing battles, just losing. Because he wants so very much to be the best, to get what he wants, though he often claims that's nothing other than winning itself. It's also supported by his dislike of Mycroft, who tends to have a certain superiority about him, and who's beaten Sherlock at plenty.
Anyways, yeah, just an idea I thought was somewhat interesting.
Complimenting that, I think Sherlock's greatest fear is losing. I know he's a large proponent of emotionlessness, but now we all know, of course, that very, very deep down he has fears and cares and such. I think he's afraid of losing what he cares for (John, Mrs. Hudson, Redbeard), of losing cases, losing battles, just losing. Because he wants so very much to be the best, to get what he wants, though he often claims that's nothing other than winning itself. It's also supported by his dislike of Mycroft, who tends to have a certain superiority about him, and who's beaten Sherlock at plenty.
Anyways, yeah, just an idea I thought was somewhat interesting.
