Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Why does Poole come to see Utterson?

Poole comes to see Utterson because he's afraid.

What does Poole want Utterson to do?

Poole wants Utterson to see if there's foul play.

What instructions does Poole give Utterson as they cross the back gardens?

Poole tells Utterson to be quiet, and if he asks him to go into the lab, don't go in.

What is the first thing Poole and Utterson notice has changed about Jekyll?

The first thing Poole and Utterson notice has changed about Jekyll is his voice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Poole think has happened to Jekyll?

Poole thinks that someone murdered Jekyll, and the murderer is pretending to be Jekyll. Signup and view all the answers

How long did Poole wait before going to Utterson for help?

Poole waited eight days before going to Utterson for help. Signup and view all the answers

What does Poole say the man in the laboratory has been doing for the past week?

Poole says the man in the laboratory has been crying for a medicine in the past week. Signup and view all the answers

What has Poole been sent to do all week by the man in the lab?

Poole has been sent to the wholesale chemist in town by the man in the lab all week. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Poole certain the man in the lab is not Dr. Jekyll?

Poole is certain the man in the lab is not Dr. Jekyll, because when he saw the man he ran from him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Utterson say it is his duty to do?

Utterson says it is his duty to make sure the man in the lab is not Dr. Jekyll. Signup and view all the answers

What tools are used to break the door down?

An axe is used to break the door down. Signup and view all the answers

What does Poole say the figure in the laboratory is?

Poole says the figure in the laboratory is Hyde. Signup and view all the answers

What does Utterson believe happened to Dr. Jekyll?

Utterson thinks Hyde killed Jekyll. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bradshaw? What does Utterson ask Bradshaw to do?

Bradshaw is another of Jekyll's servants. Utterson asks Bradshaw to guard the lab door. Signup and view all the answers

What does Poole say the man in the lab does all day?

Poole says the man in the lab walks all day. Signup and view all the answers

How many tries does it take to break the door down? What might this difficulty symbolize?

It takes five tries to break the door down. The difficulty symbolizes how hard the mystery might be to solve. Signup and view all the answers

What do the men immediately notice about the room once they break down the door?

The men notice how quiet the room is once they break down the door. Signup and view all the answers

What do they find inside? What has happened to him?

They find Hyde on the floor. Hyde has killed himself. Signup and view all the answers

How is the will in the lab different from the original will?

The will in the lab says that everything is to be handed over to Gabriel John Utterson in the death or disappearance of Dr. Jekyll. Signup and view all the answers

What does the note from Jekyll instruct Utterson to do?

The note from Dr. Jekyll instructs Utterson to read the narrative from Dr. Lanyon. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Poole's Visit to Utterson

Poole seeks Utterson's help out of fear regarding Dr. Jekyll's situation.
Concerns arise about potential foul play, prompting Poole to involve Utterson.

Journey to the Laboratory

Poole instructs Utterson to maintain silence and avoid entering the laboratory on his command.
The first noticeable change in Jekyll is his altered voice, signaling a potential issue.

Suspicion Towards Jekyll's Condition

Poole suspects that Dr. Jekyll might have been murdered, with someone else impersonating him.
He waited eight days before approaching Utterson, indicating the gravity of the situation.

Strange Behavior Observed

The man in the laboratory has been incessantly requesting a specific medicine.
Poole has been sent repeatedly to the chemist, raising alarms about the identity of the man in the lab.

Identity Doubts

Poole is convinced that the man in the lab is not Jekyll, based on his instinctual fear when encountering him.
Utterson feels it is his responsibility to confirm that the man is indeed Jekyll or not.

Breaking into the Laboratory

An axe is required to break down the door after multiple attempts, which symbolizes the complexity of the ensuing mystery.
The atmosphere within the laboratory is notably eerie and silent upon entry.

Discovery Inside

Inside, they find Hyde deceased on the floor, having taken his own life.
A critical will located in the lab specifies that assets should be transferred to Utterson upon Jekyll's death or disappearance.

Jekyll's Final Instructions

Utterson receives a note from Jekyll directing him to read Dr. Lanyon's narrative, hinting at further revelations regarding Jekyll's circumstances and transformation.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 8 from 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' with these flashcards. You'll explore key moments and character actions as Poole seeks Utterson's help. Perfect for revising the chapter's critical events and themes.