![]() ![]() He also has a strong sense of justice and at the end of the novel encourages Small to tell the truth so that he is not wrongly accused of Sholto's murder. In this story he correctly determines how Jonathan Small and Tonga steal the Agra treasure from Sholto's house. ![]() Holmes takes great pleasure in solving mysteries and outwitting others. In the opening chapters he demonstrates his powers of observation and deduction with reference to his work on tobacco identification and by correctly explaining the history of Watson's watch. He is proud of his mental capacities and often dismissive towards those who he perceives to be less intelligent. Watson describes him as a sharp and highly intelligent individual.Īt the start of the novel, Holmes is injecting cocaine, which he argues he needs to numb his mind when there is nothing more interesting to occupy and challenge him. He is presented through the viewpoint of his friend, Dr John Watson, the narrator of the story. ![]() The main character in the novel is the private detective, Sherlock Holmes. ![]()
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