The Real Sherlock Holmes Questions and Answers
The Real Sherlock Holmes
How is Watson a character foil for Sherlock Holmes, and does he serve any other function?
Watson serves as a character foil to Sherlock Holmes by highlighting Holmes's deductive genius through his own contrasting traits, such as being more emotional and less intuitive. However, Watson is...
The Real Sherlock Holmes
How does Holmes deduce the man intended the goose as a peace offering for his wife?
Sherlock Holmes deduces that the man intended the goose as a peace offering for his wife by observing clues in "The Blue Carbuncle." The goose had a tag reading "For Mrs. Henry Baker," indicating it...