I enjoyed listening to the different perspectives of my peers during today's presentations. I often do not gravitate to mystery stories, therefore it was interesting to read the story and look at the images associated with it. One interesting thing I noticed was how Sidney Paget often used his images to express ideologies within their society at the time. For example, the image of the beggar man from “The Man with the Twisted Lip,” called him a “professional beggar.” This is significant because it alludes to the idea that poor people choose to be poor, that they are too lazy to contribute to society in a meaningful way. This is an idea that is still very relevant in society today, as people often forget about other factors that contribute to homelessness. His illustrations also brought forth gender relations and female agency, such as when Mrs. St. Clair is being grabbed by the opium den owner. This is important because it demonstrates how women are fighting for agency within society, but can also be so easily dominated by men. Therefore, this proves how even today detective narratives often touch upon cultural issues.