I knew this answer at one time but have since forgotten. I believe it is a reference to another fictional dual where "bosworth" was a faithful and honest companion.
2007-08-13 08:18:56 · 2 answers · asked by GGLC 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Sherlock Holmes calls Watson his "Boswell" not "Bosworth" because James Boswell (1740-1795) followed Samuel Johnson around, recording everything he said and did and putting it into The Life of Samuel Johnson (1791). Like the fictional Holmes, Johnson prided himself on his wit and intelligence.
Both Boswell and Watson act as foils and narrators to their analytical friend. Indeed, to call someone a "Boswell" or to identify him or her as "Boswellian" identifies a constant companion and observer.
2007-08-13 08:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by Ellie Evans-Thyme 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
And the same question shows up again
2016-08-24 12:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by mariana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋