dr jekyll and mr hyde

• Who are the two main characters introduced in Chapter One of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

  Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield
• What does Mr. Enfield relate to Mr. Utterson during their walk?

  A story about a door and an incident involving a man and a girl
• At what time did Mr. Enfield see the incident involving the man and the girl?

  1. 00 a.m.
• What happened when the shrunken man encountered the young girl?

  The man trampled the little girl, leaving her lying injured
• How did the girl's family and a doctor respond to the incident with the man?

  They confronted him and blackmailed him for compensation
• How much money did the man initially pay to the girl and her family?

  Ten pounds in gold and a cheque for ninety pounds
• What was the group's suspicion about the cheque given by the man?

  They suspected it was a forgery
• What was the outcome when the cheque was presented at the bank?

  The cheque was good and carried the name of a respected gentleman
• What does Utterson inquire about after hearing the story from Enfield?

  The name of the man who trampled the child
• What is the name of the man who trampled the child?

  Hyde
• Why did Utterson not ask whose name was on the cheque?

  Because he already knows who it is
• How is Mr. Utterson's character described in the first two paragraphs?

  As eminently human, contrasting with Hyde
• What does Enfield's description of Hyde reveal about him?

  There is something revolting about him
• What does the reader learn about Hyde's character?

  He has no compassion or guilt for his actions
• How does the society in the novella view actions and social standing?

  Actions matter and social standing plays a significant role
• What does Hyde care about, despite his lack of morality?

  His reputation
• What symbolic element is introduced in this chapter?

  The door, which opens a mystery that will recur
• What literary techniques are used in this chapter to build suspense?

  Techniques common in gothic and horror fiction
• What is the significance of analyzing Hyde as the characters do in the novella?

  It reflects the fragmented information revealed about him
• What is Mr. Utterson's profession?

  He is a wealthy and well-respected lawyer
• What is the significance of the setting in the story?

  It establishes a quiet and eerie atmosphere
• How does the trampling incident reflect societal values?

  It highlights the importance of actions and social standing
• Who are the two main characters walking in the neighborhood in Chapter One of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

  Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield
• What time did Mr. Enfield say he was walking home when he saw the incident?

  Around 3:00 a.m.
• What happened when the shrunken man and the young girl ran into each other?

  The man trampled the little girl, leaving her lying injured.
• What amount did the man pay as compensation for trampling the girl?

  One hundred pounds
• How did the man compensate the girl's family?

  He returned with ten pounds in gold and a cheque for ninety pounds.
• What was the group's suspicion about the cheque?

  They suspected that the cheque was a forgery.
• What was the outcome when the cheque was presented at the bank?

  The cheque was good and carried the name of a respected gentleman.
• What does Utterson ask Enfield about the man who trampled the child?

  He asks for the name of the man.
• What is the name of the man who trampled the child?

  Hyde
• How is Mr. Utterson's character described in the first two paragraphs of the novella?

  • Eminently human
  • Serves to contrast with Hyde's character
  • Important for framing the narrative
• Why did Utterson not ask whose name was on the cheque?

  Because he already knows who it is.
• What does Enfield say about the door they observe?

  There is something strange about it, and it's unclear where it leads.
• What does the description of Hyde reveal about his character?

  There is something revolting about him, and he lacks compassion or guilt.
• How is Hyde characterized in relation to societal norms?

  He is willfully and happily evil.
• What societal themes are introduced in the chapter regarding actions and reputation?

  • Actions matter in society
  • Citizens are engaged in moral judgments
  • Social standing plays a significant role
  • Hyde cares about his reputation despite his actions
• What recurring element does the chapter introduce through the door?

  The door symbolizes a mystery that will reoccur throughout the story.
• What literary techniques are used in the chapter to build suspense?

  • Techniques common in gothic and horror fiction
  • Foreshadowing of important events and characters
  • Creating an atmosphere of mystery
• What event occurs two weeks later in chapter three of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

  Dr. Jekyll throws a dinner party