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SEARCH FOR MR. HYDE
An Analysis of Chapter 2
Tone
Mysterious, Foreboding, Grim, And Anxious.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting - (3) | Clear - (4) | Hostile - (4) | A little - (2) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
Mr. Utterson examines Dr. Jekyll's will, which troubles him with its provisions for Mr. Hyde. Curious and disturbed, Utterson visits Dr. Lanyon, an old friend, who claims to have had a falling out with Jekyll over unscientific practices. Utterson encounters Hyde and arranges to meet him, disturbed by Hyde's appearance and demeanor. Utterson learns that Hyde has free access to Jekyll's house, prompting fears about Jekyll's safety and reputation.
In more detail...
The chapter begins with Mr. Utterson returning home after his Sunday dinner and examining Dr. Jekyll's will, which leaves all possessions to Edward Hyde in the event of Jekyll's death or disappearance. Troubled by its implications, Utterson seeks out Dr. Lanyon, who has distanced himself from Jekyll due to differences over unsound scientific pursuits. Utterson's concern grows as he patrols a by-street nightly in search of Hyde, driven by a vivid and disturbing mental image of Hyde. Eventually, Utterson confronts Hyde, who reacts with hostility but complies with Utterson's request to see his face. Disturbed by Hyde's demeanor and appearance, Utterson leaves with deepening worries about Jekyll's entanglement with Hyde. He realizes he must help Jekyll, fearing what might happen if Hyde learns of the will and decides to hasten his inheritance.
Characters
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson
- About - A concerned lawyer, Utterson investigates the strange relation between his friend Dr. Jekyll and the sinister Mr. Hyde. He spends the chapter seeking information about Hyde and is disturbed by what he discovers.
- Personality Traits - Methodical, persistent, morally upstanding and loyal to his friend Dr. Jekyll.
- Physical Characteristics - Not much detail provided, but he is likely to be middle-aged based on his established career and friendships.
- Character Connections
- Dr. Henry Jekyll - Old friend and client of Mr. Utterson, whose strange will is the source of great concern.
- Mr. Hyde - The subject of Mr. Utterson's investigations, beneficiary of Dr. Jekyll's will.
- Dr. Hastie Lanyon - Old mutual friend of Mr. Utterson and Dr. Jekyll.
- Dr. Henry Jekyll
- About - A respected doctor who has named Hyde as his sole beneficiary. He is not physically present in this chapter, but his will and actions are central to Utterson's concerns.
- Personality Traits - He is known to have a scientific mind, but details in this chapter suggest a complexity or duality.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson - Friend and lawyer concerned about his unusual will and connection to Mr. Hyde.
- Dr. Hastie Lanyon - A former close friend, now distanced due to a disagreement about scientific practices.
- Mr. Hyde - Obscure individual designated as Jekyll's heir, implying a significant but mysterious relationship.
- Mr. Hyde
- About - A mysterious and malevolent man who is the beneficiary of Dr. Jekyll's will. Mr. Utterson confronts him to understand his connection to Dr. Jekyll but finds Hyde's appearance and demeanor disturbing.
- Personality Traits - Evasive, hostile, and provokes a strong sense of loathing and fear.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as 'pale and dwarfish,' with a 'displeasing smile' and an impression of deformity without any specifics.
- Character Connections
- Dr. Henry Jekyll - The beneficiary of Dr. Jekyll's will and seems to have unrestricted access to his home.
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson - Subject of Mr. Utterson's pursuit and caution due to his inheritance of Jekyll's estate should anything happen to him.
- Dr. Hastie Lanyon
- About - An old friend of both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson, Lanyon provides insight into the rift with Jekyll over unscientific theories, dismissing the ideas that have driven Jekyll away from their friendship.
- Personality Traits - Boisterous, practical, and scientifically minded.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced, with a shock of prematurely white hair.
- Character Connections
- Dr. Henry Jekyll - An old friend with whom he'd had a falling out over differences in their scientific views.
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson - Old friend and colleague.