Question

Read these excerpts from chapter 8 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Excerpt 1:

"This is a very strange tale, Poole; this is rather a wild tale my man,” said Mr. Utterson, biting his finger. "Suppose it were as you suppose, supposing Dr. Jekyll to have been—well, murdered what could induce the murderer to stay? That won’t hold water; it doesn’t commend itself to reason.”

Excerpt 2:

"No, sir, that thing in the mask was never Dr. Jekyll—God knows what it was, but it was never Dr. Jekyll; and it is the belief of my heart that there was murder done.”

"Poole,” replied the lawyer, "if you say that, it will become my duty to make certain. Much as I desire to spare your master’s feelings, much as I am puzzled by this note which seems to prove him to be still alive, I shall consider it my duty to break in that door.”

How does Mr. Utterson develop in these excerpts?

He begins to consider illogical possibilities.
He begins to forgive Hyde for his wrongdoing.
He begins to understand the science of transformation.
He begins to hope for Dr. Jekyll’s full recovery.

Answer 1

Answer: it A

Step-by-step explanation:

Mr. Utterson finds Poole's tale about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to be very strange and wild. He considers the possibility of Dr. Jekyll being murdered, but he cannot fathom how it could have happened as Dr. Jekyll was a well-respected and influential member of society. The situation becomes even more mysterious as Mr. Hyde is nowhere to be found. Mr. Utterson is determined to find out what exactly is going on with his friend, Dr. Jekyll.

Answer 2

Its A

Step-by-step explanation:

it tells you in excrept 2 "No, sir, that thing in the mask was never Dr. Jekyll—God knows what it was, but it was never Dr. Jekyll; and it is the belief of my heart that there was murder done.”

"Poole,” replied the lawyer, "if you say that, it will become my duty to make certain. Much as I desire to spare your master’s feelings, much as I am puzzled by this note which seems to prove him to be still alive,