utterson

• Who is Mr. Utterson?

  A lawyer and Jekyll’s close friend
• What role does Utterson play in the novella?

  He is the narrator for most of the novella
• How is Utterson described in terms of societal values?

  He is a respectable, rational, and loyal Victorian gentleman
• What function does Utterson serve in the story?

  He functions as a detective figure, piecing together the mystery
• What values does Utterson represent in Victorian society?

  Repression, loyalty, and rationality
• What are the key character traits of Utterson?

  • Rational: Approaches Jekyll’s behavior logically
  • Loyal: Stands by Jekyll despite odd behavior
  • Reserved: Keeps emotions in check
  • Respectable: Follows social codes, described as “austere”
  • Curious: Investigates the mystery cautiously
  • Moral: Embodies honesty and integrity
• What does Utterson do when he is alone?

  He drinks gin
• What does the quote “The last good influence in the lives of down-going men” suggest about Utterson?

  He tries to help others morally, including Jekyll
• What does Utterson's quote “If he be Mr Hyde... I shall be Mr Seek” imply?

  It shows his determination and detective role
• What does Utterson condemn as a disloyalty?

  Fear
• What does the quote “It is one thing to mortify curiosity, another to conquer it” reflect?

  It reflects internal conflict between restraint and curiosity
• How does Utterson link to the themes of the novella?

  • Reputation: Values and protects Jekyll’s reputation
  • Rationality vs Supernatural: Represents reason against Hyde’s irrationality
  • Friendship and Loyalty: Never abandons Jekyll
  • Secrecy and Repression: Keeps secrets and represses emotions
  • Curiosity and Mystery: Investigates cautiously
• What is Utterson's role as a narrator?

  Offers a biased but credible viewpoint
• How does Utterson act as a detective-like figure?

  He gathers clues and interviews people
• What does Utterson represent in contrast to Hyde?

  The respectable face of Victorian society
• What broader tension does Utterson's struggle reflect?

  The tension between science and religion
• What are some exam tips for discussing Utterson?

  • Compare Utterson to Jekyll and Lanyon
  • Discuss narrative structure through Utterson
  • Explore Victorian values reflected in Utterson
  • Analyze how Utterson builds suspense
• What does the sample analysis sentence suggest about Utterson?

  He acts as a lens for Victorian morality and curiosity