The Characteristics of Sherlock Holmes

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The Characteristics of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes has many interesting and different characteristics, which he uses to solve the crimes, and mysteries that he gets involved with or gets asked to solve.

One characteristic that Sherlock Holmes has is being very observant. He doesn't just look at objects and tings he makes very detailed mental notes about them. He sees things that others wouldn't see because they don't look as closely as he does.

In the Red Headed League Holmes is trying to prove the point that he doesn't just look he observes to his sidekick Dr Watson. To do this he asked Watson how many steps there are on his staircase. Watson does not know the answer but Holmes does. This is a characteristic that Holmes uses to help him solve many of his mysteries.

Another characteristic that Holmes possesses is his ability to work out what has happened and how it has happened. He managed to piece together the most insignificant pieces of evidence and information he collects from the scenes of crimes, and how people dress and act.

He even manages to work out somebody's