Jekyll and Hyde chapter 5

Question 1

‘For even in the houses

Answer 1

the fog began to lie thickly; and there, close up to the warmth sat Dr. Jekyll, looking deathly sick.’

Question 2

‘He did not rise to meet his visitor,

Answer 2

but held out a cold hand and bade him welcome in a changed voice.’

Question 3

‘Utterson, I swear to God. I swear to God I will never set eyes on him again. I bind my honour to you

Answer 3

that I am done with him in this world. It is all at an end. And indeed he does not want my help; you do not know him as I do; he is safe, he is quite safe; mark my words, he will never more be heard of.’

Question 4

‘I am sure;

Answer 4

I have so great trust in you’

Question 5

‘Henry Jekyll forge for a murderer!

Answer 5

And his blood ran cold in his veins.’

Question 6

‘and he eyed the dingy,

Answer 6

windowless structure with curiosity.’

Question 7

symbol of the handwriting

Answer 7

Jekyll is ‘slanted’ towards good whereas Hyde is ‘slanted’ towards evil, duality

Question 8

symbol of the lab

Answer 8

-Where Hyde was created, symbolising that nothing good can come from it. This includes the letter that was supposed to mollify Utterson

Question 9

symbol of fog

Answer 9

emphasises the uncertainty within the chapter

Question 10

theme of reputation

Answer 10

utterson keeps the letter secret in order to uphold his and Jekyll’s reputation

Question 11

how does the relationship between Dr Jekyll and utterson change

Answer 11

utterson is becoming less trusting of Jekyll. by the end of the chapter when it is revealed that the letter may have been forged, irreparable damage may have been caused to their relationship