The role of detective partner in the plot and composition organization of the novels by Robert Galbrait's (AKA J. Rowling)

The article analyzes the image of Robin Ellakot in context its correspondence to a classical detective partner. We consider this study relevant because there are currently no serious attempts analyze heroes Galbraith's novels, at least not with regard canon genre. subject partners has been adequately researched, and works have focused mainly on character detective. A similar approach can be observed individual samples analysis works. Therefore, present work makes an attempt elaborate those features which allow classify novel more clearly - either as assistants or detectives. All previous mechanical reduce main pair characters canon, including Holmes Watson, faced their complete inconsistency change affiliation. For instance Strike, often identified Holmes, is unexpectedly associated Watson his military past Afghanistan leg injury. presented formulates grounds for unequivocal statement that cannot interpreted representative classic partner, thesis supported by arguments from novel. most telling rather than assistant following: professional various activities, ability disguise pretend other persons, get places inaccessible characters, intuitively grasp truth. explains detail importance these skills development plot how they relate positive "game aspect" novels. It also emphasized allows us balance negative equivalent, always R. Galbraith. plays key role intrigue. Thus, proves does only story but reader choose kind read: Cormoran Strike procedural investigation elements intuitive guessing intuitive-game investigation.