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thunder
thunder
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High School - 9th Grade

In The Red Headed Leage, what does Holmes find around the corner of Mr. Wilson's shop?

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Posted by thunder on Saturday February 23, 2008 at 6:41 AM and tagged with characters, foreshadowing, holmes, plot, the red-headed league.

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  1. bmadnick Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    When Watson and Holmes turn the corner, they find a very different setting than the one where Wilson's shop is. It's a very busy street with businesses lined up on either side. The sidewalks are packed with people walking. Holmes takes note of the different businesses that are located there, and then he and Watson leave.

    This is an important clue, not only for Holmes, but for the reader as well. We are told what types of businesses are on the street, and this will be very important in solving the mystery. When reading a Sherlock Holmes mystery, take note of the things that seem insignificant or ordinary because these are the very things that usually help us to solve the crime.

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    Posted by bmadnick on Saturday February 23, 2008 at 8:14 AM