Jekyll and Hyde chapter 8

• Who visits Mr. Utterson one evening?

  Poole
• What is Mr. Utterson's initial reaction to Poole's visit?

  He is surprised and concerned.
• What does Poole's demeanor suggest about his state of mind?

  He is anxious and fearful.
• What does Poole imply when he says, "I wish I may die if I like it"?

  He is deeply troubled by the situation.
• How does Poole describe Dr. Jekyll's behavior?

  He says Jekyll has shut himself up.
• What does Mr. Utterson offer Poole when he arrives?

  A glass of wine
• What does the repetition of "shuts" signify in the text?

  Jekyll's confinement is both physical and mental.
• What does Poole's reluctance to explain his fear create in the narrative?

  Tension and anticipation for the reader.
• What does Utterson notice about Poole's appearance?

  It is altered for the worse.
• How does the weather contribute to the mood of the scene?

  It creates a dark and ominous atmosphere.
• What does the description of the streets as "bare" and "deserted" suggest?

  It emphasizes a feeling of isolation and danger.
• What does Utterson's "anticipation of calamity" foreshadow?

  It suggests impending misfortune.
• How does Poole react when the housemaid begins to cry?

  He tells her to "hold your tongue."
• What does Poole mean when he says, "if by any chance he was to ask you in, don’t go"?

  He warns Utterson to avoid Jekyll.
• What does the phrase "the very meals left there to be smuggled in" imply about Jekyll's condition?

  He is unable to eat normally.
• What does the note from Dr. Jekyll reveal about his state of mind?

  He is desperate for a specific medicine.
• What does Poole claim has been happening for the past week?

  Jekyll has been crying for medicine.
• How does Utterson's logical nature affect his response to Poole's claims?

  He is skeptical and demands evidence.
• What does the phrase "this drug is wanted bitter bad" suggest about Jekyll's needs?

  He is in urgent need of the drug.
• What does Utterson find strange about the note Poole gives him?

  It is crumpled and open.
• What does the note's urgent tone indicate about Jekyll's situation?

  He is in a desperate and critical state.
• What themes are explored in this chapter of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"?

  • Isolation and secrecy
  • Hypocrisy and danger of Victorian repression
  • Good vs. evil
  • Vulnerability and fear
• How does Stevenson create tension in the narrative?

  • Use of vague language by Poole
  • Poole's reluctance to explain his fear
  • Dark and ominous weather descriptions
  • Characters' anxious reactions
• How does the setting contribute to the mood of the chapter?

  • Cold, wild weather reflects chaos
  • Deserted streets enhance feelings of isolation
  • Dark imagery suggests decay and danger
  • Personification of the moon adds to ominous atmosphere
• What role does Utterson play in the narrative?

  • Logical and rational character
  • Provides reassurance to others
  • Acts as a steady presence amid chaos
  • Seeks to uncover the mystery surrounding Jekyll
• How does the behavior of the servants reflect the themes of the novella?

  • Servants exhibit vulnerability and fear
  • Their reactions highlight class divide
  • They are portrayed as a flock, emphasizing helplessness
  • Reflects the impact of Jekyll's duality on others
• Who asked about the papers?

  1. Utterson
• What did Poole hand to Mr. Utterson?

  A crumpled note
• What did Dr. Jekyll assure Messrs. Maw about their last sample?

  It is impure and useless
• What does the phrase "Expense is no consideration" imply about Dr. Jekyll's urgency?

  He is desperate for the right sample
• What emotional state does the sudden splutter of the pen indicate about Dr. Jekyll?

  He is emotionally distressed
• What does Mr. Utterson find strange about the note?

  It was open
• How are female characters portrayed in "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"?

  • Passive and weak
  • Less able to control emotions
  • Reflects Victorian beliefs about women
• What theme might the lack of female characters in the novella suggest?

  Underlying theme of homosexuality
• How did the Victorian age change perceptions of sex and sexuality?

  It became less taboo and more discussed
• What does Poole's accent suggest about his social class?

  He is of a lower social class
• What does Poole's "knocking" on the door symbolize?

  Gates of hell and danger
• How does Utterson's character relate to Christian themes?

  He is portrayed as an avenging angel
• What does the use of the pronoun "it" do in the narrative?

  Creates mystery and dehumanizes
• What does the extinguished fire in the house symbolize?

  Absence of goodness and warmth