Dr Jekyll And Hyde

Question 1

Chapter 1 - Main factors

Answer 1

Introduction to Mr Utterson, lawyer and friend of Henry Jekyll
Introduction to Mr Enfield, popular socialite
Introduction to Mr Hyde’s house

Enfield tells Utterson about Mr Hyde
Mr Hyde trampled over small girl
Mr Hyde pays to cover up so there is no scandals
Pays with a check signed by Henry Jekyll

Question 2

Chapter 1 - theme

Answer 2

Discretion over gossip
Asking questions = immoral
Reputation is very important

Question 3

Chapter 1 - mystery setting

Answer 3

Utterson and Enfield are shown walking down a well conditioned street “freshly painted shutters” “well-polished brasses”
One building with “nothing but a door” contrasts with the other buildings use of adjectives such as “sinister”