Jekyll and Hyde
Chapter 1
We are introduced to Utterson, who is described as "Long, dusty dreary", "Austere with himself" and "Undemonstrative at best". He has the key traits of a Victorian Gentleman, as his friendships were subtle, he rarely allowed himself to partake in fun activities and he was reserved.
Enfield and Utterson are walking, when they come across a door. Enfield is then prompted to tell the story of witnessing Hyde running into a little girl, and then he "Trampled calmly" over her. He was shocked by this, and ran after Hyde. Hyde gave him a look "So ugly" that it panicked him. The crowd around the girl felt loathing towards Hyde, and so did Enfield. He did not know why. Eventually, he "Screwed him up to 100 pounds" for the girl, and Hyde went into a house that belonged to Dr Jekyll, a friend of Utterson. He came out with a check signed by Jekyll, and Utterson is shocked to hear this.
Chapter 2
Utterson experiences nightmares about Hyde, and eventually comes to the conclusion that he must find Hyde, seen in the quotation "If he be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr Seek".
He stays on the streets daily, looking out for Hyde. On one clear night (pathetic fallacy- shows clarity), he finds Hyde. Hyde shrinks back and hisses when Utterson attempts to speak with him. He asks for his address, and Hyde complies. Then Hyde asks how Utterson knows him, and he replies that it was because of Jekyll. Hyde bursts into anger, snarls into a "Savage laugh" and "With extraordinary quickness", he went into the house.
Utterson describes Hyde as "Troglodytic" and describes Hyde as having some kind of deformity, but it is not visible. All he knows is that Hyde is very worthy of hate, and could be posing a risk to Jekyll.
Utterson visits Dr Lanyon, another old friend. We find out that Jekyll and Lanyon fell out over scientific ideas, as Lanyon was more religious and Jekyll was more scientific.
Chapter 3
Utterson is invited to a dinner party by Jekyll, and he uses this as a way of asking him about Hyde and the will.
At first, Jekyll changes the subject to Lanyon, and confirms the disagreement that he and Lanyon share.
Utterson finds Jekyll's will, and he notices that Jekyll is going to give away all of his money to Hyde, in case of his disappearance.
Utterson changes the subject back, and at the mention of Hyde, Jekyll goes pale and a darkness is cast over his eyes. He asks Utterson to not get involved, and also pleads to abide to his will. He also mentions that "At the moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde".
Chapter 4
Almost a year later, an atrocious crime is committed by Hyde. Witnessed by a maid, Sir Danvers Carew asks Hyde for directions. All of a sudden, Hyde breaks out into "A flame of anger", brandishing his cane and stomping his foot. Then he goes insane, and, "With ape-like fury", clubs Carew to the ground. He stomps on him and the body is "Jumped upon the roadway". Once found, he is seen as "Incredibly mangled" and a letter addressed to Utterson is found.
Utterson hears of the murder, and directs the police to Soho, where Hyde lives. It is seen as dark and abandoned, with low-lifes and tramps occupying most of the space. He is shocked that Hyde, who is heir to Jekyll's large sum of money, lives here. His apartment is nice, however. The other part of the stick was found, and the house looked ransacked.
The cane is split in half, even though it was very sturdy. The cane was given to Jekyll by Utterson a few years ago.
Chapter 5
Utterson visits Jekyll, and finds that his laboratory is very messy, hinting at insanity. Jekyll looks ill, and is persistent that he is done with Hyde.
He shows Utterson a letter from Hyde, saying that he is safe. Jekyll asks Utterson to take the letter, as he is sensible. However, when Utterson asks Poole (the butler) about the post, he said nothing arrived.
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Utterson asks Mr Guest ( A handwriting analyser) to look at Hyde's handwriting compared to Jekyll's. He says they are practically identical. Utterson believes that Jekyll is forging for Hyde.
Chapter 6
Jekyll becomes more social after Hyde disappears. Everything seems normal for a while.
Jekyll, however, eventually returns to isolation for unexplained reasons.
Utterson visits Lanyon, who is visibly ill. He says he has had a shock, and he never wants to see Jekyll again.
Utterson writes to Jekyll, who informs him that something happened between him and Lanyon and he is going to live a life of "Extreme seclusion".
Lanyon dies a few weeks later. Utterson receives a letter from Lanyon saying not to open it until the death or disappearance of Jekyll. Utterson listens to the instruction, and does not open it.
Chapter 7
Utterson and Enfield are on another walk when they come across Jekyll's house. His courtyard is damp and dark, in contrast to the bright sunset around them.
They notice a window is open, and Jekyll is sitting next to it, like a prisoner.
Utterson asks him to join their walk, and he says no, as he is unable to leave the house. They agree to stay and talk to him.
However, Jekyll cuts off mid-sentence and terror/despair crosses his face. He instantly shuts the window down.
Utterson and Enfield are panicked by what they saw, and walk away from the house in silence. They express their fear a few minutes later.
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Chapter 8
Poole rushes into Utterson's house, visibly scared. Utterson invites him in and asked what has happened. His says that Jekyll has gone missing and Hyde has replaced him.
Utterson and Poole rush to Jekyll's house, where all the servants are relieved to see Utterson. Pathetic fallacy is used through the weather, as it is very stormy.
Poole directs Utterson to the laboratory door, where Poole speaks to the person behind it. He asks for Utterson to be denied permission to enter. The voice is noticeably different to Jekyll's usual voice.
Poole shows Utterson a letter written by Jekyll, which is demanding a business for more of the usual medicine he takes. At the end of it, it says "For God's sake, get me some of the old" which shows the urgency.
Poole insists that Hyde has murdered Jekyll, as he knows the person behind that door is not Jekyll. The two plan to break down the door.
Once the door is broken, they see Hyde, dead with a crushed phial in his hand. It is apparent that he committed suicide.
Utterson sees the will, and notices that Hyde's name is scribbled out, and is replaced with Utterson. There is more letters, which explain everything.
Chapter 9
This chapter is Lanyon's narrative.
Lanyon is given a letter from Jekyll, asking to pick up some medicines from his house and take it back to Lanyon's house.
He does what he is asked, and Hyde comes to his house.
Hyde seems very eager, and warns Lanyon that what he is about to witness will change his views forever.
Hyde takes the medicine and a horrible transformation takes place. At the end of it, Jekyll appears from it.
Lanyon was terrified, as seen in the quotation "My mind submerged in terror".
Jekyll explains everything, and Lanyon is shocked.
Chapter 10
This chapter is a full statement from Jekyll.
It starts with an overview of his life, and he mentions that he feels restricted by society.
One day he was experimenting and he transformed into Hyde. he describes himself as feeling happier, younger and lighter.
He explains that Hyde is the evil side of him, and it is assumed that he is small as he has been suppressed for so long. He talks about the fact that man is split between good and evil.
At first, Jekyll is thrilled, as he can do whatever he wants and won't be in trouble. However, Hyde's crimes grow more gruesome.
One morning, he wakes up as Hyde, but he went to bed as Jekyll. He also was at the park another time, and he transformed into Hyde without taking the medicine. He knew Hyde was growing stronger, as he grew in height also.
He is forced to choose between Jekyll and Hyde.
He knew Jekyll was getting sicker, and Hyde was getting stronger. Eventually, he knew Hyde would overtake Jekyll, and he didn't want that to happen. So, in the end, he committed suicide to prevent this.