Who Sherlock Holmes is
A country doctor brings him the circumstances of Sir Charles Baskerville's death, with enormous dog footprints found nearby.
What Sherlock Holmes wants
Holmes wants evidence that can explain the threat without accepting the family curse as fact. An anonymous warning and signs that someone watches Sir Henry give him reasons to take the danger seriously. His demand for facts stands against a landscape where darkness, distance, and dangerous ground make fear feel reasonable.
Sherlock Holmes and the others in the story
Holmes sends his friend Dr. John Watson to accompany Sir Henry while other work keeps him in London. Watson must protect the heir, observe the household at Baskerville Hall, and report what he learns. Their partnership gives Watson room to question people, follow leads, and weigh alarming appearances against useful evidence.
Questions
Who is Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
He is the consulting detective investigating Sir Charles Baskerville's death and the danger facing the new heir, Sir Henry.
Does Sherlock Holmes believe in the Baskerville curse?
He does not accept the curse as an explanation and looks for evidence of a human cause.
Why does Holmes send Watson to Dartmoor?
He sends Watson to guard Sir Henry and investigate the estate's household while he remains occupied in London.
