Utterson tries to see Jekyll several times, but is increasingly relieved when he is turned away. Poole tells him that Jekyll spends more and more time in his cabinet and laboratory, and seems preoccupied and unhappy.
What happens when Utterson goes to see Jekyll on the 12th 14th and 15th?
Utterson dines with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Lanyon on the 8th of the month and all is well, but on the 12th, 14th, and 15th he is denied admittance to the doctor’s house, on the grounds that Dr. Jekyll is ill.
Why does Utterson visit Jekyll immediately after seeing Hyde?
This strange will had long troubled Utterson, but now that he has heard something of Hyde’s behavior, he becomes more upset and feels convinced that Hyde has some peculiar power over Jekyll. Seeking to unravel the mystery, he pays a visit to Dr.
What happens when Enfield and Utterson see Jekyll at the window?
Utterson and Enfield see a sickly-looking Jekyll at his window and call out to him. Jekyll responds but then suddenly slams down the window, leaving Utterson and Enfield horrified at what they have momentarily seen.
What matter does Mr Utterson visit Jekyll?
He asks Jekyll about his will. At this point, the narrator speaks to us directly; he says that “a close observer” might have detected that the topic was “distasteful” to Jekyll, but that Jekyll very carefully controlled his reactions to Utterson’s question.
What happens to Utterson at the end?
He has committed suicide. Mr. Utterson finds several documents: a will naming him as the heir to Dr. Jekyll’s estate, a note telling him to read Dr.
Why did Utterson and Jekyll fall out?
However they had a disagreement about Dr Jekyll’s latest experiment which Dr Lanyon describes as ‘scientific balderdash. ‘ This disagreement caused them to fall out with each other and Jekyll was further isolated from his friends.
How long is it before Utterson sees Jekyll?
Jekyll immensely enjoys life once more. Yet, on January 8, Utterson dined with Jekyll, and only four days after this festive and merry dinner party, Utterson goes to see his old friend and is turned away by Poole.
What happens when Utterson goes to see Jekyll in the chapter incident of the letter?
Incident of the letter. Utterson visits a depressed and anxious Jekyll and finds him much changed. Jekyll vows to have nothing more to do with Hyde and gives Utterson a letter – apparently by Hyde – stating rather mysteriously that Hyde cannot be caught by the police.
What does Utterson find strange about Jekyll’s first will?
What does Utterson find strange about Jekyll’s first will? It mysteriously includes the word “disappearance”.
Who breaks down Jekyll’s door?
Even in Chapter 8, when Utterson has decided he will break down Jekyll’s laboratory door, he only does so after the encouragement of the butler, Poole.
Who breaks down Jekyll’s cabinet door?
Poole
It belongs to Hyde. Instantly, he calls out to Poole: “Down with the door!” Poole crashes his ax four times against the sturdy red door, and each time, dismal, animal-like screeches are heard inside.
Who is murdered in Chapter 4 of Jekyll and Hyde?
Summary and Analysis Chapter 4. This Chapter begins almost a year later and recounts the details of the murder of Sir Danvers Carew, a well-known and highly respected London gentleman.
What chapter does Utterson see Jekyll at the window?
Chapter seven:
Chapter seven: Incident at the window
They see Jekyll sitting at an upstairs window and call up to him. They encourage him to come and walk with them, but Jekyll refuses. He says his room is not fit for them to visit, so they cannot come up either.
Who visits Utterson in Chapter 8 because they’re concerned about Jekyll?
Jekyll’s butler Poole visits Utterson one night after dinner. Deeply agitated, he says only that he believes there has been some “foul play” regarding Dr. Jekyll; he quickly brings Utterson to his master’s residence.
How does Utterson feel about Jekyll?
Utterson cares about his friend, Dr Jekyll.
He really admires him and values him as a friend – he wants to see Jekyll happy.
What does Lanyon give Utterson before he dies?
What does Lanyon give Utterson before he dies? A letter, not to be opened until Jekyll death or disappearance.
What is Mr Utterson first name?
Mr. Gabriel John Utterson
Mr. Gabriel John Utterson.
What does Lanyon leave to Utterson after death?
Lanyon dies soon after and leaves a letter to Utterson that is only to be opened on the death or disappearance of Dr Jekyll. Utterson, being a good lawyer, locks this away in his safe.
Why does Utterson protect Jekyll?
Utterson is Jekyll’s loyal friend and it is through his perspective that we understand most of the novel. His loyalty to, and concern for, Jekyll are shown often. When Sir Danvers Carew is murdered, Utterson protects his friend Jekyll by not mentioning their relationship to the police.
What killed Lanyon?
Jekyll and Hyde prove that their mystical science is real, and Lanyon loses faith in his science altogether. What’s more, Lanyon loses grasp of reality. His health deteriorates, and he dies from shock several weeks later.