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

Part 1

• A reward of thousands of pounds is offered for information regarding the murder of Sir Danvers, which has been widely regarded as a public outrage.
• Despite extensive investigation, Mr. Hyde disappears entirely, leaving no trace of his whereabouts.
• Details of Mr. Hyde's disreputable past emerge, revealing his cruelty, violent nature, and the animosity surrounding him, but no clues about his current location are found.
• Over time, Mr. Utterson begins to feel a sense of relief as the absence of Mr. Hyde seems to bring peace to Dr. Jekyll's life.
• Dr. Jekyll re-emerges into society, rekindling friendships, participating in social events, and becoming more involved in charitable and religious activities.
• For over two months, Dr. Jekyll appears content and at peace, showing signs of liveliness and joy.
• On the 8th of January, Mr. Utterson attends a dinner party hosted by Dr. Jekyll, which includes Dr. Lanyon, evoking memories of their former close friendship.
• By the 12th of January, Mr. Utterson is refused entry to Dr. Jekyll's home, with Poole explaining that the doctor is confined and seeing no visitors.
• Repeated attempts by Mr. Utterson to visit Dr. Jekyll are unsuccessful, leaving him feeling isolated and unsettled by the sudden change.
• On the 15th of January, Mr. Utterson dines with Mr. Guest and later visits Dr. Lanyon, where he is shocked by Dr. Lanyon's severe physical and emotional deterioration.
• Dr. Lanyon declares himself a dying man, attributing his condition to a terrible shock from which he will not recover.
• When Mr. Utterson mentions Dr. Jekyll, Dr. Lanyon refuses to discuss him, expressing a complete severance from their friendship and referring to Dr. Jekyll as "dead" to him.
• Dr. Lanyon cryptically suggests that Mr. Utterson may learn the truth about Dr. Jekyll after Dr. Lanyon's death but refuses to elaborate further.
• Dr. Lanyon pleads with Mr. Utterson to avoid the subject and instead engage in unrelated conversation, as he cannot bear to discuss the matter further.

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Part 2

• Mr. Utterson writes to Dr. Jekyll, expressing his concerns about being excluded from Dr. Jekyll's home and inquiring about the fallout with Dr. Lanyon.
• Dr. Jekyll responds with a long, emotionally charged letter, explaining his decision to live in extreme seclusion and hinting at a deep personal punishment and danger that he cannot name.
• Dr. Jekyll insists that Mr. Utterson respect his silence and accept the situation, despite the sudden and dramatic change in his behaviour.
• Mr. Utterson reflects on the abrupt shift in Dr. Jekyll's life, contrasting it with the cheerful and peaceful existence he seemed to have only a week prior.
• A week later, Dr. Lanyon falls gravely ill and, within two weeks, succumbs to his condition.
• Following Dr. Lanyon's funeral, Mr. Utterson discovers an envelope left by Dr. Lanyon, addressed specifically to him with strict instructions not to open part of its contents until the death or disappearance of Dr. Jekyll.
• Mr. Utterson is overcome with curiosity but honours the prohibition and places the envelope in his private safe, though the mystery deeply unsettles him.
• Mr. Utterson begins to feel uneasy about his remaining friendship with Dr. Jekyll, preferring brief interactions with Poole at the doorstep rather than entering Dr. Jekyll's home.
• Poole reports that Dr. Jekyll has become increasingly reclusive, confining himself to the cabinet over the laboratory, remaining silent, and appearing burdened by an unspoken concern.
• Over time, Mr. Utterson reduces the frequency of his visits as he grows accustomed to the unchanged and troubling reports about Dr. Jekyll's behaviour.

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