Chapter 1: Story of the Door

Question 1

How many chapters does Jekyll and Hyde have?

Answer 1

10

Question 2

“Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse, and yet somehow loveable”.

Answer 2

Opens with description of Utterson
Complex but likeable character
List of 3

Question 3

“He never marked a shade of change in his demeanor”.

Answer 3

Utterson never changes around people

Question 4

“It was a nut to crack for many, what these two could see in eachother or what subject they could find in common”.

Answer 4

Enfield and Utterson have opposite tastes + personalities

Question 5

“Like a fire in a forest”.

Answer 5

Simile

Contrast between beautiful and rough streets

Question 6

“For the man trampled calmly over the child’s body and left her screaming on the ground”.

Answer 6

Hyde’s violent behaviour and powerful personality

Question 7

“But gave me one look so ugly that it brought a sweat on”.

Answer 7

Looking at Hyde is terrifying and intimidating

Question 8

“And the person that drew the cheque is the very pink of the proprieties”.

Answer 8

Contrast with high member of society

Jekyll and Hyde are diametric opposites

Question 9

“There is something wrong with his appearance; something downright detestable”.

Answer 9

Alliteration

Enfield cannot describe Hyde clearly creating mystery

Question 10

“Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again”.

Answer 10

Ends chapter 1 on a note of secrecy

No one is to mention Hyde