Part 2: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Plot Development and Conflict — Quiz

Question 9 • English IV

Which excerpt from chapter 3 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde illustrates a character vs. character conflict?

Answer

“My good Utterson,” said the doctor, “this is very good of you, this is downright good of you, and I cannot find words to thank you in. I believe you fully; I would trust you before any man alive, ay, before myself.”

But I do sincerely take a great, a very great interest in that young man; and if I am taken away, Utterson, I wish you to promise me that you will bear with him and get his rights for him.”

The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. “I do not care to hear more,” said he. “This is a matter I thought we had agreed to drop.”

Hosts loved to detain the dry lawyer, when the light-hearted and loose-tongued had already their foot on the threshold; they liked to sit a while in his unobtrusive company.

Explanation

In choice C, Dr. Jekyll reacts angrily when the subject of Mr. Hyde is raised, saying, “I do not care to hear more.” His response shows tension between Jekyll and Utterson, who is trying to discuss the matter with him. That disagreement is a character-versus-character conflict. The other excerpts mainly show trust, concern, or a general description of people socializing.

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