Chapter 1- story of the door

• What does Mr Hyde do in the story?

  He calmly tramples a child
• Who are the two main characters introduced in the story?

  Mr Utterson and Mr Enfield
• What is the relationship between Utterson and Enfield?

  • They are distant relations
  • They enjoy walking together
• What does the silence between Utterson and Enfield create?

  Suspense and a lack of information
• What theme is highlighted by Victorian society's gossip culture?

  • Theme of Privacy
  • Discretion shows respect for individual behavior
  • Utterson's tolerance protects social reputation
• What does Utterson and Enfield's walk reveal about the street?

  It is a prosperous street in London
• How does Stevenson describe the condition of the houses?

  Freshly painted shutters and well-polished brasses
• What is significant about the building with just a door?

  It stands out as unlike its surroundings
• What negative adjectives does Stevenson use to describe the building?

  "Sordid" and "sordid"
• Who has a key to the building mentioned?

  Mr Hyde
• What does the connection between Hyde and the building suggest?

  Both are sinister and disturbing
• What does Enfield witness Hyde do?

  Trample a young girl
• How does Enfield describe Hyde's language?

  Relentless language
• What does Hyde's violent attack on the girl indicate?

  He easily commits violent acts
• What creates mystery around Hyde's actions?

  His cheque signed by an unnamed man
• What does Enfield's statement about letting Hyde go unpunished suggest?

  Hints at Hyde's unusual evil
• What is the theme of Reputation in the story?

  • Reputation is important in Victorian society
  • Utterson and Enfield avoid discussing Hyde
  • Protecting Jekyll's reputation is a priority
• What is notable about the female characters in Jekyll and Hyde?

  They are mostly victims or witnesses
• How does the portrayal of women reflect Victorian England?

  • Women have a passive role
  • Reflects lack of power in society
• What is the key quote from the opening chapter?

  "Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again"
• What does the key quote suggest about the story's direction?

  It hints at a vow to avoid discussion
• What is the overall significance of the opening chapter?

  • Introduces a serious story
  • Introduces a strange man
  • Establishes a vow of silence
  • Sets the stage for the mystery
• Who is Mr. Utterson?

  A wealthy London lawyer
• What kind of man is Mr. Utterson described as?

  Reserved and perhaps even boring
• How do people feel about Mr. Utterson despite his reserved nature?

  They inspire a strange fondness for him
• What does Mr. Utterson do for friends with sullied reputations?

  He never abandons them
• Who is Mr. Enfield?

  Utterson's distant relative and friend
• What is the nature of Utterson and Enfield's friendship?

  They seem to have little in common
• What do Utterson and Enfield look forward to each week?

  Their weekly walks together
• What day do Utterson and Enfield take their regular stroll?

  Sunday
• What do Utterson and Enfield encounter during their walk?

  A neglected building out of place
• What story does Enfield relate in connection with the neglected building?

  He witnessed a man trample a girl
• What did Enfield witness late one night?

  A man crash into a young girl
• How did the crowd react to the captured man?

  They immediately despised him
• What did the captured man do to appease the crowd?

  He bought them off with one hundred pounds
• Where did the captured man obtain the money?

  From entering the neglected building
• What was strange about the check the man used?

  It bore the name of a reputable man
• What did Enfield suspect about the man whose name was on the check?

  He believed Hyde blackmailed him
• What did Enfield refuse to reveal?

  The name on the check
• What did Utterson ask Enfield after hearing the story?

  Several pointed questions about the incident