Thesis Statement: The recurring
theme of the triumph of reasoning over superstition and the example set by an
intelligent, well read protagonist (rather than the typical crime fighters and
giant robots of the era) made Sherlock Holmes seem like viable inspiration.
Scooby Doo, therefore, finds its roots in the Sherlock Holmes series, resulting
in similar plotlines and appearances from Sherlock Holmes within the Scooby Doo
series.