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The Theme Of Greed In The Hound Of The Baskervilles

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The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, investigates the Baskerville family curse alongside Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes. They work together, sometimes unknowingly to solve the tale before something unspeakable occurs. Throughout the suspenseful adventure, the author explores the theme of greed being a powerful motivator by causing the reader to believe that the Barrymore’s want to kill Sir Henry to get the riches while it is someone else instead. The dilemma is the author makes the reader consider that Mr. and Mrs. Barrymore want to execute Sir Henry. Holmes and Dr. Mortimer are discussing the possibility that the husband and wife could be the masterminds behind the murders in the Baskerville family. This controversy between
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