The Sign of the Four

From Chapter 1

a) What difference do you notice between the characters of Watson and Holmes? Why do you think the writer decided to make the detective and his assistant have such different characters?

b) Write down two things we find out about Holmes’ personality in Chapter 1?

c) What impression do you get of the relationship between Watson and Holmes? Find a quotation to support your view.

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Holmes has a problem with drug addiction. Watson, a doctor, disapproves of his addiction.

Holmes has a keen sense of observation, as well as a powerful talent for making deductions. He is highly intelligent, but unlike Watson, he often dismisses the feelings of others. He has no tact.

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