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THE LAST NIGHT
An Analysis of Chapter 8
Tone
The Tone Is Suspenseful And Ominous, With An Air Of Dread And Urgency As The Chapter Culminates In The Discovery Of Hyde'S Body.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart-pounding - (5) | Clear - (4) | Explosive - (5) | A little - (2) | Fast-paced - (5) |
Basically...
Poole, Dr. Jekyll's butler, visits Mr. Utterson to express his fear that something terrible has happened to his master, who has confined himself in his cabinet. They investigate and discover the body of Hyde wearing Jekyll's clothes, dead from apparent suicide, but find no trace of Dr. Jekyll.
In more detail...
Mr. Utterson is surprised by an untimely visit from Poole, who expresses fear and suspicion that foul play has befallen Dr. Jekyll. Utterson and Poole investigate Jekyll's house, where the servants are visibly shaken. They proceed to the cabinet where they suspect Jekyll to be, finding it locked. They force entry to discover Hyde, lifeless and contorted, clothed in Jekyll's attire. Although they search the entire premises, there is no sign of Dr. Jekyll, leaving the mystery of his whereabouts and the connection between him and Hyde unsolved.
Characters
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson
- About - Utterson receives a visit from Poole and together they investigate Dr. Jekyll's residence, leading to the discovery of Hyde's dead body.
- Personality Traits - Resolute, rational, and loyal, displaying a sense of duty and concern for his friend's well-being.
- Physical Characteristics - Details of Utterson's physical characteristics are not specifically mentioned in this chapter, but he is often portrayed as a somewhat austere and reserved lawyer.
- Character Connections
- Poole - Poole is Dr. Jekyll's servant, who seeks Utterson's help in this crisis.
- Dr. Henry Jekyll - Utterson is a longtime friend and legal counsel for Jekyll.
- Edward Hyde - Utterson has an enmity for Hyde, considering him evil and a bad influence on his friend Jekyll.
- Poole
- About - Visibly distressed, Poole visits Utterson to share his concerns about Dr. Jekyll and leads him to investigate the cause of his unusual behavior.
- Personality Traits - Loyal to his master Dr. Jekyll, anxious, and fearful about the recent occurrences.
- Physical Characteristics - His appearance is one of altered demeanor for the worse, showing signs of fear and anxiety.
- Character Connections
- Dr. Henry Jekyll - Poole is worried about his master, suspecting that he may have come to harm.
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson - Poole approaches Utterson for help due to the lawyer's close connection to Dr. Jekyll.
- Edward Hyde - He fears Hyde and suspects him to be involved with the strange events occurring in Jekyll's home.
- Dr. Henry Jekyll
- About - Though not appearing directly in this chapter, Jekyll's presence is central as his apparent disappearance and the mystery of his recent reclusive behavior haunt the chapter.
- Personality Traits - Reclusive and possibly anguished as suggested by the state of his room and the desperate attempts to obtain a particular drug.
- Physical Characteristics - Typically described as a tall and well-built man, though his physical state is not directly observed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson - Jekyll's close friend and lawyer, who is deeply concerned for his well-being.
- Poole - Jekyll's butler, who is loyal and worried for his master's safety.
- Edward Hyde - Jekyll's dark and violent associate, whose body is found in Jekyll's cabinet.
- Edward Hyde
- About - Hyde is found dead in Dr. Jekyll's cabinet, wearing Jekyll's clothes, suggesting he committed suicide via poison.
- Personality Traits - The mentions of Hyde focus on his history of violence and the fear and detestation he instills in others.
- Physical Characteristics - He is described posthumously in this chapter, indicated by the clothes which are too large for him, suggesting Hyde's smaller stature compared to Jekyll.
- Character Connections
- Dr. Henry Jekyll - Close yet mysterious connection with Jekyll, found wearing his clothes.
- Mr. Gabriel John Utterson - A source of fear and loathing for Utterson, who sees Hyde as a criminal.
- Poole - Recognizes Hyde due to his physical resemblance and associates him with the fear-inducing events in the house.