The Case Of Lady Sannox Analysis

Revenge
Revenge can be hurtful yet satisfying. The Case of Lady Sannox is a short story written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in The Idler in November in 1893. In the novel, Arthur Doyle uses the conflict created by the Lord Sannox, to reveal the theme that revenge can be tricky yet satisfying.
Arthur Doyle was a well known writer. Doyle was was born on May 22, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland as Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle. He was famous for his character Sherlock Holmes. He wrote novels, poems, and many books. Doyle was also a doctor before he hit off his writing career. He hid behind his medical career for the longest time and wrote on the side before making it big. (Biography.com)
He was married to Jean Leckie and Louisa Hawkins.

He wrote many poems, books, and short stories. Bragg writes in his article that, “Critical takes on Conan Doyle’s other writings are harder to come by…”(Bragg), which means there were hardly ever negative comments about his writings. They were mysterious and full of action. His books themes were very broad.
Doyle uses Lord Sannox to portray revenge. He says,“The husband wrung his hands in uncontrollable agitation.” (Doyle 6), Lord Sannox pretended to be a poor man. He wanted to trick Dr. Stone and make him think he was angry. By pretending to be a poor man and beg for help for his sick wife, Lord Sannox had Dr. Stone right where he wanted him. Although Dr. Stone hesitated he was in a rush to see his beloved Lady Sannox.
In the article “The Idler”, Jerome and Barr edited: “Lady Sannox, the toast of London society, carries on an obvious affair with Douglas Stone, an arrogant, young surgeon.”, Everyone knew of the affair. It was obvious to friends and families, but no one said anything to Lord Sannoz until he found it out himself and seeked for revenge. An article written by unknown wrote, “He also had a secret romance over many years with the woman who would become his second wife.”. This meaning Doyle had an affair with another woman just like in the story. He used his real life actions and situation to influence the themes of some of his

Stone and Lady Sannox relationship is the conflict. In the quote: “But he had promised Lady Sannox to see her that evening and it was already half-past eight.” (Doyle 3). Dr. Stone was going out with Lady Sannox.He was late and wanted to rush as much as possible and was willing to do whatever he needed to see her. The two were having an affair that they thought no one knew about.
Lord Sannox wanted Lady Sannox to be deformed. Before the procedure, Dr. Stone states, “‘The disfigurement will be frightful.’”(Doyle 7). Stone did not know who his patient was, so had no issue with cutting her open. Lord Sannox knew his actions were wrong, but continued to let him cut her open anyway.
Dr. Stone did not know of the horrible act he was committing. All he was worried about was rushing to his date with Lady Sannox. After the procedure: “It was a face that he knew.” (Doyle 7), but it was too late. Dr. Stone discovered whose face he had disfigured. He was horrified and knew there was no fixing it. Lord Sannox was pleased. Lord Sannox was glad to get his revenge. He wanted Lady Sannox and Dr. Stone to feel the betrayal that he felt when he found out about the affair. Doyle writes: “Lord Sannox was leaning against the wall with his hands to his side, silently laughing to himself.” (Doyle 7), portraying imagery to show how he felt. Lord Sannox was happy. For Lady Sannoxs adulterous acts, Lord Sannox got his