Analysis of chapter 3 Flashcards
Dr Jekyll was quite at ease
Who does Jekyll invite to dinner in this chapter?
A. poor orphans
B. respectable gentleman
C. renowned scientists
D. the Royal Family
B. The text says Jekyll’s dinner guests are all “intelligent, reputable men”.
Give an example that suggests Jekyll is keeping secrets from Utterson.
When Utterson asks Jekyll about the will, Jekyll changes the subject immediately. He then tells Utterson that it “is a private matter” and asks him to “let it sleep”. His reluctance to talk about Hyde and the will suggests he is hiding something from Utterson.
Who describes Jekyll’s work as “scientific heresies”? What does this mean?
Lanyon. The phrase “scientific heresies” means he thinks Jekyll’s scientific experiments go against God and the rules of the Church.
What evidence is there in this chapter that Jekyll and Utterson have a close relationship?
- Jekyll looks at Utterson with
“sincere and warm affection”,
which shows that he feels close to
Utterson. This is reinforced when
he tells Utterson that he would
trust him “before any man alive”. - Utterson is concerned about
Jekyll’s will — Jekyll notes he is
“distressed”. This shows he
genuinely cares, which highlights
the strength of their relationship.
Why do you think Utterson decides not to question Jekyll further about his relationship with Hyde?
This could suggest that Utterson conforms to Victorian rules of politeness. He wants to know more, encouraging Jekyll to “Make a clean breast of” (confess) his secrets. However, he doesn’t question Jekyll further, as it would’ve been considered rude to do so.
