Hounds Of The Baskervilles - The relationship between Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.

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Hounds Of The Baskervilles

The relationship between Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson

For my coursework, I will find the relation between Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. I will compare the similarities and differences between the two. I will also see each characters interest and abilities as well as the way they speak to each other and to others. Looking at how they work together will also be a key factor.

Sherlock Holmes is the main character of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of The Baskerville. Even though he is the central character, he is almost absent during the central part of the story. In this Particular story his assistant or sidekick Dr Watson takes his place.

Sherlock Holmes was a man of truth and natural. He does not believe that there is anything supernatural behind Baskerville hall when he says, “The Devils agent may be of flesh and blood, may they not?” You could tell from his appearance. The hawk-like features and piercing eyes; the dressing gown and pipe; the deerstalker cap and magnifying glass - these details are so familiar that if he were to appear amongst us today we should know him at once.  He is still however a mysterious figure, as wrapped in mystery as the crimes he tried to solve, and as in most legends, He lived and worked in that nostalgic gas-lit London of the late 19th century, which in our imagination we would all like to return.

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Holmes Deductions are based on the observation and the logic as well as careful research. Imagination is not ruled out. I could tell this when Holmes commented to Dr Mortimer, “…we balance probabilities and choose the most likely. It is the most scientifically use of the imagination…” He also makes a similar comment to Watson later on the story, “The more outré and grotesque an incident is the more carefully it deserves to be examined, and the very point which appears to complicate a case is, when duly considered and scientifically handled, the one which is most likely to ...

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