Utterson Flashcards
What quote from Chapter 1 shows how Utterson holds up the idea of not meddling with other peoples affairs?
“I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.”
What quote from Chapter 2 shows how Utterson has a curious self and wants to find out more of Hyde?
“If he be Mr. Hyde,” he had thought, “I shall be Mr. Seek.”
What quote from Chapter 1 shows how Utterson is a very hardened and strong willed character
“Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed”
What quote from Chapter would show how Utterson has deep trust for Jekyll as a person?
“Henry Jekyll forge for a murderer!”
What quote from Chapter 7 shows that Utterson is trying to be logical and wants evidence?
That won’t hold water; it doesn’t commend itself to reason.”
What quote from Chapter 7 shows how religion is used within the novella and shows how Utterson reacts to horror?
“God forgive us God forgive us”
How is Utterson presented in the novella? (3 ways)
Rational, curious, narrative voice
How is Utterson described in Chapter 1 to show his seriousness?
A man of rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile
What does Utterson say to show how he is struggling with curiosity?
mortify curiosity, another to conquer it
What quote shows how Utterson’s rationality is tied to his moral code?
honour and faith to his dead friend
What quote suggests how Utterson breaks his repeatable nature due to curiosity?
he took up a candle and went into his business-room
What 2 quotes suggest how Utterson’s curiosity of Lanyon’s narrative gets the better of him?
no sooner was Mr. Utterson alone : drew out and set before him an envelope
What quote from Chapter 2 shows Utterson to be interested more in Hyde’s face?
curiosity to behold the features of the real Mr Hyde
What does Utterson do in Chapter 2 to show the reader his investigation?
began to haunt the door
What quote creates the image of mystery and questions for the reader and Utterson?
toiling in mere darkness and besieged by questions
What quote from Chapter 8 shows how the reader sees this gothic setting through Utterson
wild, cold, seasonable night
