efer to your Expeditions in Literature book for a complete version of each text. How do ""The Red-Headed League"" and ""The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle"" depict Watson? Responses Watson is the leader of the crime-solving duo. Watson is the leader of the crime-solving duo. He is mostly one step behind Holmes in noticing clues and figuring out cases. He is mostly one step behind Holmes in noticing clues and figuring out cases. Watson brings mysteries to Holmes to solve. Watson brings mysteries to Holmes to solve. He keeps Holmes focused on solving crimes and remaining humble.