The evolution of Holmes throughout the stories from "summary" of The Sherlock Holmes Handbook by Ransom Riggs
Holmes is a complex character whose evolution can be traced throughout the stories. At the beginning, he appears as a brilliant but somewhat eccentric detective, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for solving even the most baffling cases. As the stories progress, however, we begin to see a more human side to Holmes. He is not just a machine-like solver of puzzles but a man with emotions, vulnerabilities, and even flaws. In some stories, Holmes is portrayed as a cold and calculating figure, more interested in the intellectual challenge of solving a case than in the well-being of the people involved. But in others, we see a warmer, more compassionate side to him. He shows empathy for his clients, concern for their ...
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