Utterson

Question 1

Write down a quote that describes Utterson

Answer 1

“Cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment,”

The description of Utterson introduces a stereotypical 19th century British gentlemen - private and unemotional with a reserved personality. The adjectives used to describe Utterson emphasise the sort of life Jekyll later rejects - they have associations with a boring, lacklustre lifestyle where the current way of life is never questioned. “Cold” and “embarrassed in discourse” highlight the value placed on privacy - it is this cloak of secrecy that allows Jekyll to ecperiment uninterrupted

“gentleman” - he is described as a respectable “gentleman” by the more informal police officer during the ‘Carew Murder Case’ on the search for Hyde. This links to the theme of respectability as it highlights societies reliance on a pecking order and approval.

“lover of the sane and customary greetings of life” - he truly believes that people should behave politely and impeccably at all times and bases his search of Hyde around protecting Jekyll’s reputation because of this

Question 2

Write down a quote that shows Utterson finding the truth about Hyde

Answer 2

“If he be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek.”

Utterson determines to uncover the secret of Mr. Hyde and his link to Dr. Jekyll.The play on words reveals the fact that Mr Hyde is hidden and is the first hint at dual nature.

Question 3

Write down a quote showing Utterson’s non-judgmental nature

Answer 3

I incline to Cain’s heresy,” he used to say quaintly. “I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.”

Utterson’s nature is forgiving and non-judgmental. Loyal to a fault, he denies wrongdoing even when confronted with the evidence.

Question 4

Analysis of Utterson

Answer 4

Utterson’s nature is forgiving and non-judgmental. Loyal to a fault, he denies wrongdoing even when confronted with the evidence.