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Jekyll & Utterson's relationship - Coggle Diagram
Jekyll & Utterson's relationship
Utterson is seen as loyal to Jekyll
"'If your master has fled or is dead, we may at least save his credit.'"
suicide seen as immoral
Utterson trying to save Jekyll's reputation
Reputation was key in Victorian society
draws on the Homosocial standards
"a large envelope was uttermost, and bore, in the doctor's hand, the name of Mr. Utterson"
return of the envelope
caused the first strain on their relationship
suggests that Jekyll finally escaped Hyde
Allows Utterson to believe that he helped Jekyll before death
"I must go home and read these documents in quiet"
theme of secrecy & reputation
doesn't want to incriminate Jekyll
values his friend's privacy
Chapter 8 - "The Last Night"
Utterson is shocked by Jekyll's will and this causes a change in their friendship.
"You do not understand my position"
makes Utterson believe Hyde is blackmailing/threatening Jekyll
shows Utterson's worry for his friend's life
"offended"
"You know I never approved of it."
Utterson expressed his concerns
Jekyll ignored him
puts strain on their relationship
Makes Utterson think Jekyll doesn't care
The will is the catalyst for Utterson to take on the role as detective.
novella is of the mystery genre, popular at the time of writing
Chapter 3 - "Dr. Jekyll Was Quite at Ease"
juxtaposes later in the chapter where he "grew pale to the very lips" at the mere mention of Hyde
suggests he is hiding something from Utterson
Utterson becomes increasingly concerned about Jekyll and tries to find out what is wrong.
"He was wild when he was young"
shows how long they've known each other
emphasises Utterson's concerns
"wild" suggests that he sees Hyde in Jekyll
frightening
"'If he be Mr. Hyde,' he had thought, 'I shall be Mr. Seek.'"
detective role
Stevenson's intentions of a cat & mouse chase
mystery genre
appeals to the Victorian upper class gentlemen who idolised it
Utterson's determination to find Hyde
Believes Hyde is causing Jekyll to be upset/different
Chapter 2 -"Search For Hyde"