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Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Use the passage to answer the question.

Which pairs of archetypal roles do Holmes and Watson represent in the story? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)

hero and sidekick

detective and doctor

mentor and student

hero and trickster

warrior and servant

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In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," Holmes and Watson primarily represent the following pairs of archetypal roles:

  1. hero and sidekick - Sherlock Holmes is the hero of the story, taking on the role of the brilliant detective, while Dr. John Watson serves as his loyal sidekick and companion.

  2. detective and doctor - Sherlock Holmes is the detective who solves the case, and Dr. Watson is a doctor by profession, adding a layer to his character as he provides medical insight and support.

Therefore, the two correct answers are:

  • hero and sidekick
  • detective and doctor