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Teachers' Resource Web Study Questions on Arthur Conan Doyle "The Final Problem" 1. Nothing rouses the sometimes opium-drenched powers of Sherlock Holmes like a confrontation with his evil opposite, Professor Moriarty. In fact, Holmes is nearly obsessed with Moriarty. How does he describe the Professor's appearance and manner? What degree of power does he attribute to him in London's criminal underworld? 2. Characterize Sherlock Holmes and his crime-fighting method. According to what principle does his mind work? 3. Explain how Doctor Watson, the retired army surgeon who is both Holmes' friend and the narrator of his exploits, serves as a foil for the detective.
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