45 minutes; 1 question; 40 marks; 20% of GCSE
Respond concisely…
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.