Utterson Flashcards
“i am a man to be trusted”
Utterson is a character that Stevenson uses to explore reputation theought the novel.
Stevenson uses Mr utterson to narrate a large section of the novel, where readers investigate the character Mr Hyde from uttersons perspective.
it is almost as if readers empathize and relate with Mr uttersons urge to know more about Mr Hyde.
I am ashamed of my long tongue. Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again.”.
Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield agree essentially not to gossip anymore.
“his affection like ivy, were the growth of time”
the use of simile here to suggest that utterson’s friendship develop “like ivy” suggests that uttersons relationship develop over time and he slowly build friendship.this makes the relationship between jekyll more important for the readers as they have a strong relationship.
