Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: Ch. 1-2
Answer the questions using complete sentences. Cite evidence from the text where indicated.
Story of the Door
1) What does Mr. Utterson’s appearance reveal (or not) reveal about his personality?
Cite evidence from the text.
The way Mr. Utterson looks suggests that he keeps to himself. “It is the mark of a
modest man to accept his friendly circle ready-made from the hands of opportunity,
and that was the lawyer's way.” Page 1
2) What is unusual about the door described in this chapter, and how might it be
operating symbolically? Cite evidence from the text.
It is unattractive and doesn’t blend with the surroundings. “The door, which was
equipped with neither bell nor knocker, was blistered and disdained.” Page 2
3) What kind of man is Mr. Hyde, and how is this effect communicated using physical
description, behavior, and the reactions of others? Cite evidence from the text.
Mr. Hyde is a weird man with a deformity. Mr. Utterson tries to approach him, and he
is really rude. “That is my name. What do you want?” Page 10. Instead of being
respectful. “He is not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his
appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable.”
Search For Mr. Hyde
4) What is unusual and even alarming about the details of Dr. Jekyll’s will?
If Dr. Jekyll dies, everything will go to Mr. Hyde. “Disappearance or unexplained
absence for any period exceeding three calendar months.” Page 7.
5) How has Dr. Lanyon’s opinion of Dr. Jekyll seemed to recently shift, and what clues
does Stevenson offer about why this might be the case? Cite evidence from the text.
Utterson visits Dr. Lanyon, another friend of Dr. Jekyll. When the men begin talking
about Jekyll, Utterson discovers that Lanyon has not spoken to Jekyll in a long period
of time. “Unscientific balderdash.” Utterson also learns that Lanyon has never heard
of Hyde.
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Answer the questions using complete sentences. Cite evidence from the text where indicated.
Story of the Door
1) What does Mr. Utterson’s appearance reveal (or not) reveal about his personality?
Cite evidence from the text.
The way Mr. Utterson looks suggests that he keeps to himself. “It is the mark of a
modest man to accept his friendly circle ready-made from the hands of opportunity,
and that was the lawyer's way.” Page 1
2) What is unusual about the door described in this chapter, and how might it be
operating symbolically? Cite evidence from the text.
It is unattractive and doesn’t blend with the surroundings. “The door, which was
equipped with neither bell nor knocker, was blistered and disdained.” Page 2
3) What kind of man is Mr. Hyde, and how is this effect communicated using physical
description, behavior, and the reactions of others? Cite evidence from the text.
Mr. Hyde is a weird man with a deformity. Mr. Utterson tries to approach him, and he
is really rude. “That is my name. What do you want?” Page 10. Instead of being
respectful. “He is not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his
appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable.”
Search For Mr. Hyde
4) What is unusual and even alarming about the details of Dr. Jekyll’s will?
If Dr. Jekyll dies, everything will go to Mr. Hyde. “Disappearance or unexplained
absence for any period exceeding three calendar months.” Page 7.
5) How has Dr. Lanyon’s opinion of Dr. Jekyll seemed to recently shift, and what clues
does Stevenson offer about why this might be the case? Cite evidence from the text.
Utterson visits Dr. Lanyon, another friend of Dr. Jekyll. When the men begin talking
about Jekyll, Utterson discovers that Lanyon has not spoken to Jekyll in a long period
of time. “Unscientific balderdash.” Utterson also learns that Lanyon has never heard
of Hyde.
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