Answer: it may inform, persuade, entertain, inspire, or teach.
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Sherlock Holmes is extremely skilled in logic, deduction, and reason. John Watson is skilled in medical knowledge. Watson gives Holmes the insight of a doctor and Holmes is able to solve puzzles better than Watson is. Watson also provides Holmes a person to explain his theories to, which helps Holmes recognize holes in his theories. As far as I can tell, there are no characteristics that they are lacking that would help them in detective work.
Odysseus identifies himself to gloat and shows the trait of hubris that almost leads to his downfall. He also speaks his real name to further his legend, and to warn others of his strength and power