Jekyll and Hyde Chapter Analysis

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Why does Poole come to see Utterson?

He is in panic for Jekyll is locked up in his room again. He fears Jekyll has been murdered and the murderer is in the room.

What does he want Utterson to do?

Go and hear what is going on in the room.

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

If by any chance Jekyll asks him into his private room, don't go.

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

His voice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Poole think has happened to Jekyll?

He has been murdered. Signup and view all the answers

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

One week. Signup and view all the answers

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

Pacing back and forth, and asking for certain drugs on a piece of paper, never being fully satisfied and sending them back. Signup and view all the answers

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

Get drugs. Signup and view all the answers

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

The man does not look like Jekyll, but Hyde. The voice is not that of Jekyll's. Signup and view all the answers

What does Utterson say it is his duty to do?

Break down the door. Signup and view all the answers

What 'tools' are used to break the door down?

An ax for Poole and a fireplace poker for Utterson. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Poole say the figure in the laboratory is?

Hyde. Signup and view all the answers

What does Utterson believe has happened to Jekyll?

Hyde has killed him. Signup and view all the answers

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

One of Jekyll's servants. Utterson asks him and a boy to watch the lab. Signup and view all the answers

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

Pace back and forth while mumbling. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

A quiet fire is flickering in the hearth, a tea kettle is singing, papers are neatly placed on the business table, and things are laid out for tea. Yet in the midst of this cozy scene, the body of a man is lying face down, terribly contorted and still twitching. Signup and view all the answers

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

Utterson — and not Hyde — is designated as Jekyll's beneficiary. Signup and view all the answers

What does the note from Jekyll instruct Utterson to do?

To go and read Lanyon's letter back at his house. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Poole's Panic and Concern

Poole approaches Utterson in a state of panic, fearing for Jekyll's safety after he has been locked in his room.
He is concerned that Jekyll may have been murdered, suspecting a murderer could still be present.

Utterson's Mission

Poole wants Utterson to investigate what is happening inside Jekyll's locked room.
Poole warns Utterson not to enter Jekyll's private room if invited, suggesting a sense of danger.

Changes in Jekyll

The first noticeable alteration in Jekyll is his voice, which is suspected to be different by both Poole and Utterson.
Poole's belief that Jekyll has been murdered amplifies the tense atmosphere.

Timeframe of Concern

Poole waited a week before seeking Utterson’s assistance concerning Jekyll’s situation.
Throughout the week, the man in Jekyll’s lab has been pacing and requesting specific drugs.

Identity Confusion

Poole describes the mysterious man in the lab as resembling Hyde rather than Jekyll, noting significant differences in appearance and voice.
Utterson expresses his duty to break down the door and investigate further.

Tools for Breaking In

Poole and Utterson use an ax and a fireplace poker, respectively, to force open Jekyll's door.

Discovery in the Laboratory

Upon gaining entry, they find a cozy scene with a quiet fire and neatly arranged papers, contrasting sharply with the body of a man lying contorted on the floor.
The body, described as dwarf-like and dressed in oversized clothes, is lifeless except for involuntary muscle twitches, holding a crushed vial in one hand.

Legal Implications

The will discovered in the lab names Utterson, not Hyde, as Jekyll’s beneficiary, highlighting its significance in the narrative.

Instructions from Jekyll

Jekyll's final note instructs Utterson to read a letter from Lanyon, hinting at deeper revelations concerning Jekyll's circumstances.

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Explore the tension-filled moments in the narrative of Jekyll and Hyde, focusing on Poole's intense concern for Dr. Jekyll's safety. The quiz delves into the interactions between Poole and Utterson and the strange occurrences within Jekyll's locked room, enhancing the mystery of the story.