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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapter 4 Flashcards

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What happens at the start of this chapter?

The Carew murder

Who witnesses this murder?

A maid watching from a window

What does the maid see?

Jekyll and Carew meet on the street below her window.

What happens as they talk?

Hyde loses his temper then beats the old man to death with his cane. Signup and view all the answers

What do the police and Utterson find when they visit Hyde's home?

The rooms he uses are in a state. They find the murder weapon (his cane) and the burnt remains of his checkbook. Signup and view all the answers

Where is Hyde immediately following?

He seems to have disappeared. Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting like?

Gothic Signup and view all the answers

What does the breaking of Hyde's cane symbolize?

That Jekyll no longer has a huge influence over Hyde. Signup and view all the answers

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Chapter 4 Summary: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The chapter opens with the shocking murder of Sir Danvers Carew.
A maid observes the heinous act from her window, providing a first-hand account of the events.
The maid witnesses Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Carew interacting amicably on the street before their encounter turns violent.
In a fit of rage, Mr. Hyde brutally attacks Carew with his cane, leading to the old man's death.
Upon investigating Hyde's apartment, the police and Mr. Utterson discover disarray; they find the murder weapon, Hyde's cane, and remnants of a torn checkbook.
Following the incident, Hyde mysteriously vanishes, leaving no trace of his whereabouts.
The atmosphere throughout the chapter is heavily gothic, enhancing the sense of horror and intrigue.
The breaking of Hyde's cane symbolizes the diminishing control Jekyll has over his darker alter ego, Hyde.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 4 of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' with these flashcards. Focus on key events such as the Carew murder and the witnesses involved. Perfect for revising important plot points in this classic novella.