A Doyle-thing to think about...

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

There's something I've been wondering for a while, off and on, every time I read a fic that reminds me of it, and I'd love to hear what other people think about this. Can anyone tell me:

What is it about canon Doyle that has made fanfic writers portray him as:

a) incredibly selfish

b) incredibly tight with money

I'm really really curious - anyone got any ideas? Are there particular moments that stand out, where he behaves like that? Why do they stand out? Or is it some more general thing? How many people would agree with that portrayal?

It's not that I can't see what might make an author write Doyle like this, it's just that I can't see why he's so often portrayed that way. Whatcha think?

Comments

[squeeful.livejournal.com]

Saying someone has their wrist stapled to their forehead is a derogatory way of saying they often act "oh woe is me". It means the back of their hand is permanently slapped to their forehead in the classic swooning gesture.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Aha! I was havering between woe-is-me, and doh!... *g* Cheers!