Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes · Theme
Identity and Disguise
How Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes develops Identity and Disguise.
Characters frequently adopt false identities, disguises, and secret personas, such as Lupin's transformations and the 'Blonde Lady' being revealed as Clotilde Destange, highlighting the theme of deception and hidden selves.
Where it surfaces
- Light in the Darkness
Sholmes adopts the alias Stickmann and a German accent to infiltrate Destange's home; Lupin appears as Maxime Bermond.
- An Abduction
Lupin's ability to impersonate the chauffeur and the use of secret passages highlight themes of hidden identities and deception.
- VII: The Jewish Lamp
The theft involves a hidden accomplice within the household, and Sholmes uncovers the governess's secret activities, highlighting hidden identities and deceptive appearances.