The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

Main Characters and Their Development

• Sherlock Holmes - the main detective who uses his remarkable analytical skills to solve the mystery of the blue carbuncle. In this story, Holmes demonstrates his keen insight and ability to draw conclusions from the smallest details.
• Dr. John Watson - Holmes's loyal friend and assistant who accompanies him in the investigation. Watson serves as the narrator and helps the reader understand Holmes's thought process.
• Henry Baker - the owner of the hat and goose found on the street. His loss becomes the starting point for Holmes's investigation. Baker is found to be innocent and merely a victim of circumstance.
• James Ryder - the main antagonist who stole the blue carbuncle and hid it in the goose. At the end of the story, he confesses to the crime, and Holmes decides to let him go, believing that fear and remorse will be punishment enough.