Sunday, October 1, 2017

What is Watson's attitude like toward Holmes before they meet Helen Stoner in The Speckled Band?

The short story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is written from the perspective of Dr. John Watson during one of his many adventures with the detective Sherlock Holmes. This story takes place early in their partnership, and Watson claims that he is quite in awe of Mr. Holmes' process of investigation. Watson admires the way Mr. Holmes makes his deductions and says that there was "no keener pleasure"...

The short story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is written from the perspective of Dr. John Watson during one of his many adventures with the detective Sherlock Holmes. This story takes place early in their partnership, and Watson claims that he is quite in awe of Mr. Holmes' process of investigation. Watson admires the way Mr. Holmes makes his deductions and says that there was "no keener pleasure" than to follow him during his cases.


When Dr. Watson wakes early in the morning to Mr. Holmes summoning him to hear the case of Helen Stoner, he is excited. Watson has grown to look forward to these cases. While he is still adjusting to some of Holmes' strange behaviors, he has come to be expectant of the strange and brilliant intuitions of his companion's mind. One could say that Dr. Watson admires Mr. Holmes' capability and is enjoying their eventful partnership.

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