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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Doyle, Arthur Conan

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The Ends Justify the Means

"Is it justifiable to employ morally questionable methods, such as deception and manipulation, if they ultimately lead to a just resolution?"

Portrait of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Portrait of Dr. John Watson
Dr. John Watson
Portrait of Beryl Stapleton
Beryl Stapleton
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Science vs. Superstition

"In the face of the unexplainable, is it more responsible to seek a rational explanation or to acknowledge the possibility of forces beyond our understanding?"

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Sherlock Holmes
Portrait of Dr. James Mortimer
Dr. James Mortimer
Portrait of Sir Henry Baskerville
Sir Henry Baskerville
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Appearance vs. Reality

"In a world rife with deception, how can we truly know and trust anyone, and is it possible to ever fully understand another person's true nature?"

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Sherlock Holmes
Portrait of Beryl Stapleton
Beryl Stapleton
Portrait of Dr. John Watson
Dr. John Watson
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Fate vs. Free Will

"To what extent are our lives predetermined by fate or circumstance, and how much agency do we truly possess to shape our own destinies?"

Portrait of Sir Henry Baskerville
Sir Henry Baskerville
Portrait of Dr. James Mortimer
Dr. James Mortimer
Portrait of Jack Stapleton
Jack Stapleton
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