The Red Headed League Summary

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In the Red Headed League, Holmes, as the protagonist does not lead a “Common Place” or ordinary life because, He is a crime fighter and investigator in London. In the story Holmes notices everything about each and every person and what they’ve been doing. Sherlock Holmes appeals to millions of readers because he talks about real life as a detective. Watson presents himself to the reader by telling his own troubles and not knowing what he did because he was a different person. In the story Watson wants the reader to see the tone he sets by telling us his story. He also presents himself as a person who wants to work with Sherlock Holmes. In the story Watson was so cooperative with Sherlock Holmes and told him everything he knew. Holmes

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