character sketch of Sherlock Holmes in the adventure of the dying detective
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The main character in the novel is the private detective, Sherlock Holmes. He is presented through the viewpoint of his friend, Dr John Watson, the narrator of the story. Watson describes him as a sharp and highly intelligent individual.
At 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 proud of his mental capacities and often dismissive towards those who he perceives to be less intelligent. 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.
Holmes takes great pleasure in solving mysteries and outwitting others. In this story he correctly determines how Jonathan Small and Tonga steal the Agra treasure from Sholto's house.
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.
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Sherlock Holmes was a hardworking person. he was intelligent, sharp witted and brave. he would complete the work that he used to do in his life