45 minutes; 1 question; 40 marks; 20% of GCSE
Respond concisely…
Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are taking their usual Sunday walk and pass through the by-street where the mysterious door is located.
Mr. Enfield remarks that they will never see Mr. Hyde again, to which Mr. Utterson responds, sharing his own feelings of repulsion towards Hyde.
Mr. Enfield reveals that he eventually realised the door was a back entrance to Dr. Jekyll's residence and comments on how he discovered this connection.
Mr. Utterson, expressing concern for Dr. Jekyll, suggests they step into the courtyard to check on him.
In the courtyard, they find it damp and shadowy despite the bright sunset in the sky above.
They notice Dr. Jekyll sitting by a half-open window, appearing sorrowful and isolated, like a prisoner.
Mr. Utterson greets Dr. Jekyll and expresses his hope that he is feeling better, but Dr. Jekyll responds despondently, stating that he is "very low" and that his condition will not last long.
Mr. Utterson encourages Dr. Jekyll to leave the house and join them for a walk, but Dr. Jekyll refuses, stating that it is impossible for him to go outside, though he is pleased to see them.
As Dr. Jekyll begins to smile and speak, his expression suddenly transforms into one of intense terror and despair.
Before Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield can react, Dr. Jekyll abruptly shuts the window, leaving them shocked and speechless.
The two men silently leave the courtyard and walk through the by-street, pale and deeply disturbed by what they have just witnessed.
Upon reaching a busier thoroughfare, Mr. Utterson breaks the silence, uttering, "God forgive us," to which Mr. Enfield solemnly nods before they continue walking in silence.