Basic information
Abbreviation: DYIN (J. F. Christ, 1947)
Word length: 5,823 (C. E. Lauterbach, 1960)
First published: Collier's Weekly, November 22, 1913; Strand Magazine, December 1913
Discussion Questions
- Does Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever explicitly detail Holmes’ finances? What does this tell us about the detective?
- How do you perceive Holmes and Watson’s relationship in this story?
- To what extent does Watson’s medical knowledge play a role in this story or in general?
- How apparent is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s medical background?