Chapter 1- Story of the Door

What is Mr. Utterson's relationship to Mr. Enfield?

• Mr. Utteron and Mr. Enfield are distantly related to each other. They are friends who enjoy each other's company

How are the two men alike, different?

• Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are alike in the sense that they are both reserved, formal, and scornful of gossip. They are ifferent in the sense that Mr. Utterson is well respected and then Enfield is much more wild.

Compare and contrast the description of the building and door used by Mr. Hyde and Enfield's description of him.

• Enfield described the place as well lit, very nice, but very empty.

How does Stevenson seem to be using setting to convey a sense of the man?

• Although this place was a very nice looking building for the most part, it is ugly at the samw time in the sense of loneliness.

What is the story of Cain and Abel?

• After Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden, they gave birth to their oldest sons, Cain and Abel. God asked Cain and Abel to sacrafice something to him Abel was very thoughtful in what he would sacrifice for God and decided to give up one of his lambs. Cain only gave up fruit and grain. Cain was jealous of Abel and killed him because of it. God punished Cain with a curse of wandering for eternity.

What does it mean that Mr Utterson says he inclines to Cain's heresy in his dealings with others? Explain why you agree of disagree with this way of dealing with your acquaintances. Do you feel you would want to ignore or confront them with their failing or foolishness so they would imrove their lives?

• I agree with Mr. Utterson's decision because sometimes, it is better to just mind your own business and to walk away. I personally would confront the person about their failings and foolishness so that they know that they need to stop and take things more seriously.

Although both Utterson and Enfield protest that they prefer to mind their own business, both men actively seek to help others. Describe Enfield's reaction to Hyde's colliion with the little girl. Do you think a citizen today would respond similarly to a wrong doer? Why or why not?

• Enfield confronted Hyde. He gave Enfield a lookthat made him break out into a sweat. I think people today would react similarly, except they would probably be more agressive towards the man.

Stevenson as an author

'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The year 1886 saw the publication of what would be another enduring work, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which was an immediate success and helped cement Stenvenson's reputation. The work is decidedly of the "adult" classification,as it presents a jarring and horrific exploration of various conflicting traits lurking within a single person. The book went on to international acclaim, inspring countless stage productions and more than 100 motion pictures.



"Grips the reader"- UPI and The Miami Herald

While reading 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, I will be analyzing each chapter through questions that must be answered to gain a full understanding of Stevenson's novel. I would appreciate the input of my readers as I answer these questions, to see if my understanding of what I read is correct. Feel free to critique my answers as I proceed, because I would like the oppurtunity to completely understand this novel.