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Both men maintain a clean appearance, but they live extremely differently. Poirot has a reputation for being tidy and coordinating his house to be “arranged with formal precision” (Christie, 75), whereas Holmes’ is described as “one of the most untidy men” (Doyle, 585). Another difference between the two men is how social they are. Poirot is exceedingly friendly and can blend himself with all those he encounters, whether it be a group of gossiping women, the investigating police, or highly esteemed clients. In contrast, Holmes talks minimally and even criticizes those around him (Menes). Holmes has a handful of weaknesses that bring him to the same level as a regular person; he suffers from depression and abuses drugs. They both have characteristics a person can admire and disapprove of simultaneously, therefore making each character realistic and