Table of Contents
- 1 How does Utterson react to the letter?
- 2 Why is Utterson suspicious about the letters origin?
- 3 How did Mr Utterson get the letter?
- 4 Why was Mr Utterson worried?
- 5 What happened in the incident of the letter?
- 6 What did Mr Guest realize about the letter from Mr Hyde?
- 7 Where does Mr Hyde go in the incident of the letter?
- 8 Why is Mr Utterson important to the story?
How does Utterson react to the letter?
Utterson is appalled. He thinks that Jekyll has forged the first letter to protect a murderer.
Why is Utterson suspicious about the letters origin?
Why is Utterson suspicious about the origin of the letter? Poole had no knowledge of a letter arriving by messenger (like Jekyll had claimed), only through the mail. 2. Jekyll claims he “accidentally” burned the envelope before he realized whom it was from.
What did Jekyll say about the envelope of Hyde’s letter to Utterson?
The letter is from Hyde, and it says that Jekyll should feel “no alarm for his safety, as he had means of escape on which he placed a sure dependence.”
What does Utterson do with the letter?
When Utterson is alone, he locks the note in his safe. He is horrified. Henry Jekyll, he is sure, forged the note that was supposedly written by Edward Hyde, the murderer of Sir Danvers. His old friend, the doctor, forged a note to cover up for a murderer!
How did Mr Utterson get the letter?
Utterson gives him the letter from Hyde and a note from Dr. Jekyll to compare.
Why was Mr Utterson worried?
Utterson is concerned after reading Dr. Jekyll’s will because his friend is leaving everything to Mr. Hyde, a man Mr. Utterson has never heard of or met.
Why does Utterson believe Jekyll forged the letter?
Utterson believes Jekyll has forged the letter in Hyde’s handwriting to cover his escape. The police cannot find Hyde.
Why do you suppose Mr Utterson is concerned about the fact that Mr Hyde has a key to the residence?
Why do you suppose Mr. Utterson is concerned about the fact that Mr. Hyde has a key to the residence? He suspects that Hyde knows the owner and fears the owner is being blackmailed by Hyde.
What happened in the incident of the letter?
Utterson visits a depressed and anxious Jekyll and finds him much changed. Jekyll vows to have nothing more to do with Hyde and gives Utterson a letter – apparently by Hyde – stating rather mysteriously that Hyde cannot be caught by the police.
What did Mr Guest realize about the letter from Mr Hyde?
That night, over drinks, Utterson consults his trusted clerk, Mr. Guest, who is an expert on handwriting. Guest compares Hyde’s letter with some of Jekyll’s own writing and suggests that the same hand inscribed both; Hyde’s script merely leans in the opposite direction, as if for the purpose of concealment.
What disturbs Utterson about Jekyll’s will?
Utterson’s initial thinking, which is that this will is based on a whim or impulse, means it offends his sane and orderly mind. He then starts to suspect that the will may be due to Dr. Jekyll having to hide some “disgrace.” Whatever the case, the air of mystery about Mr. Hyde worries him.
Why did Utterson open the letter from Hyde?
Utterson opens the note. It is from Hyde, assuring Jekyll that he should not worry about Hyde’s safety, for he, Hyde, has a sure means of escape. Utterson asks Jekyll bluntly if Hyde dictated the terms of Jekyll’s will, particularly the clause that contains the words, “the possibility of Jekyll’s disappearance.”
Where does Mr Hyde go in the incident of the letter?
Summary and Analysis Chapter 5 – Incident of the Letter – DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Mr. Utterson goes immediately to Dr. Jekyll’s residence and is admitted by Poole, who takes him out of the house and across a former garden to the “dissecting rooms.”
Why is Mr Utterson important to the story?
Utterson’s importance to the story is characterized by his character, the way others portray him through indirect characterization, and direct characterization by the author. Mr. Utterson is a vital character to the novel, and he is the eye we see the book from. His importance in the novel as a whole, therefore,…
Why did Jekyll take the letter away from Utterson?
Jekyll explains that the envelope wouldn’t make a difference in terms of evidence anyway, because the letter was hand-delivered. Utterson asks if he should take the letter away with him. Jekyll responds that he wants to give all responsibility for his affairs to Utterson, and that he doesn’t trust himself anymore. Utterson agrees to think about it.