45 minutes; 1 question; 40 marks; 20% of GCSE

Part 1

• Mr. Utterson returned home to his house in a sombre mood and ate his dinner without enjoyment.
• Following his usual Sunday routine, he planned to sit by the fire after dinner, reading a religious text until midnight.
• However, on this particular evening, he departed from his custom and, after dinner, took a candle and went into his business-room.
• In the business-room, Mr. Utterson opened his safe and retrieved Dr. Jekyll’s will, which was stored in the most private section.
• The will stated that, in the event of Dr. Jekyll’s death or disappearance for more than three months, all of his possessions were to be transferred to Edward Hyde.
• Mr. Utterson, who had refused to assist in drafting the will, strongly disapproved of its terms.
• He was offended by the unusual and unsettling nature of the will, both as a lawyer and as someone who valued normalcy and propriety.
• Previously, Mr. Utterson’s indignation stemmed from his lack of knowledge about Edward Hyde.
• Now that he had learned more about Hyde and his unpleasant characteristics, his concerns and distaste for the will had intensified.
• As he returned the will to the safe, Mr. Utterson reflected with growing unease, fearing that the situation was not only irrational but also disgraceful.

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Part 2

• Mr. Utterson, troubled by recent events, decided to visit Dr. Lanyon at his home in Cavendish Square, known as a hub of medical practice.
• Upon arrival, Mr. Utterson was warmly greeted by Dr. Lanyon's butler and immediately shown into the dining-room where Dr. Lanyon was sitting alone over his wine.
• Dr. Lanyon was described as a hearty, healthy man with a red face, prematurely white hair, and a boisterous manner.
• The two men, old friends since their school and college days, exchanged warm greetings and engaged in friendly conversation.
• After some light discussion, Mr. Utterson directed the conversation to Dr. Jekyll, commenting that he and Dr. Lanyon must be Dr. Jekyll's oldest friends.
• Dr. Lanyon acknowledged their long-standing friendship with Dr. Jekyll but revealed that they had grown distant over the past ten years.
• He explained that Dr. Jekyll had become "too fanciful," pursuing ideas that Dr. Lanyon considered unscientific and nonsensical, which caused a rift between them.
• Mr. Utterson found this disagreement reassuring, believing that it was merely a difference of opinion on scientific matters.
• Shifting the topic, Mr. Utterson inquired about Edward Hyde, wondering if Dr. Lanyon had ever encountered him.
• Dr. Lanyon responded that he had never heard of Hyde, stating that this individual must have come into Dr. Jekyll's life after their estrangement.

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Part 3

• Mr. Utterson experienced a restless night, tossing and turning on his bed while his mind grappled with the troubling events and questions surrounding Dr. Jekyll’s situation.
• The lawyer’s thoughts, initially focused on intellectual curiosity, became consumed by his imagination, as he began visualising scenes from Mr. Enfield’s account.
• He envisioned the nocturnal city illuminated by lamps, where a man walked swiftly and a child ran from a doctor’s care, only for the man to trample the child mercilessly, ignoring her screams.
• Further visions included a rich room where Dr. Jekyll lay sleeping and dreaming peacefully, only to be disturbed by a figure with power who compelled him to rise and obey its commands.
• The haunting figure in these visions repeatedly appeared in Mr. Utterson’s mind, moving stealthily and increasingly swiftly through the city, crushing children at street corners and leaving them screaming.
• Despite its frequent appearances, the figure lacked a discernible face—its features either melted away or baffled Mr. Utterson whenever he tried to perceive them clearly.
• This faceless figure fuelled an intense and growing curiosity within Mr. Utterson to meet Mr. Hyde in person, believing that seeing his face might help unravel the mystery surrounding Dr. Jekyll’s will and his strange attachment to Hyde.
• Mr. Utterson longed to see Hyde’s face, expecting it to reflect mercilessness and cruelty, and hoping that understanding Hyde might clarify Dr. Jekyll’s odd behaviour and decisions.

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Part 4 (🐸)

• Mr. Utterson began to observe the door in the by-street of shops at all hours, determined to discover Mr. Hyde’s connection to Dr. Jekyll.
• He resolved that if Hyde was to be found, he would act as "Mr. Seek" and patiently waited near the door.
• One night, in the solitude of the by-street, Mr. Utterson noticed a figure approaching with an odd, light footstep that caught his attention.
• He observed the man, who was small, plainly dressed, and gave an immediate unpleasant impression, approach the door and produce a key.
• Confronting the man, Mr. Utterson identified him as Mr. Hyde, who responded with initial fear but quickly regained his composure.
• Mr. Utterson introduced himself as a friend of Dr. Jekyll and requested to be admitted, but Hyde denied entry, stating that Dr. Jekyll was not home.
• When asked how he recognised Hyde, Mr. Utterson gave a vague answer about descriptions from mutual acquaintances, which angered Hyde.
• Mr. Utterson requested to see Hyde’s face, to which Hyde hesitated but eventually complied, allowing the lawyer to study his features.
• Hyde gave Mr. Utterson his address in Soho, which deepened Mr. Utterson’s unease as he wondered about Hyde’s connection to Dr. Jekyll’s will.
• After a terse exchange where Hyde accused Dr. Jekyll of never mentioning him, he angrily dismissed Mr. Utterson and quickly entered the house, locking the door behind him.

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Part 5

• Mr. Utterson stood in a state of disquietude after Mr. Hyde left, perplexed by the man's strange and unsettling nature.
• He reflected on Mr. Hyde's appearance and behaviour, noting his pale and dwarfish stature, an impression of deformity, a displeasing smile, and a husky, broken voice.
• Despite these observations, Mr. Utterson could not fully explain the sense of disgust and fear Mr. Hyde elicited, considering whether it stemmed from some deeper, intangible quality, such as a "radiance of a foul soul."
• Resolving to visit Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Utterson approached a square of decayed houses and stopped at one that retained an air of wealth and comfort.
• He knocked on the door and was admitted by Poole, Dr. Jekyll's servant, into a warm and luxuriously furnished hall.
• Left alone in the hall, Mr. Utterson felt a deep unease, with Mr. Hyde's face weighing heavily on his mind, and he experienced rare feelings of nausea and distaste for life.
• Poole returned and informed Mr. Utterson that Dr. Jekyll was not at home, but confirmed that Mr. Hyde had a key and was trusted by Dr. Jekyll to enter the house freely.
• Mr. Utterson learned that Mr. Hyde rarely dined or interacted with the household staff, preferring to use the laboratory entrance.
• Departing with a heavy heart, Mr. Utterson speculated that Dr. Jekyll might be concealing a past sin or disgrace, which could explain his association with Mr. Hyde.
• Reflecting on his own past, Mr. Utterson felt humbled yet grateful for the wrongs he had avoided committing.
• He resolved to intervene and uncover Mr. Hyde's secrets, fearing that Hyde's knowledge of Dr. Jekyll's will might lead him to act impatiently to claim the inheritance.

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