The Red-Headed League | Themes and Characters
As the story of bank robbers thwarted by a capable investigator, "The Red-Headed League" presents readers with a number of themes related to the classic contest between good and evil. The opposition between detective and criminal tests the warring values each side represents. With the detective's victory, the beliefs and qualities he embodies are confirmed as superior.
As the tale begins, it is Sherlock Holmes' love of mental puzzles that leads to his interest in the odd story Jabez Wilson tells him. His knowledge of crime and ability to reason allow him to discern that a...
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