Part 2: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Plot Development and Conflict — Quiz
Question 8 • English IV
Read the excerpt from chapter 3 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . "You know I never approved of it,” pursued Utterson, ruthlessly disregarding the fresh topic. "My will? Yes, certainly, I know that,” said the doctor, a trifle sharply. "You have told me so. "Well, I tell you so again,” continued the lawyer. "I have been learning something of young Hyde.” 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.” What part of this excerpt reveals the conflict of character vs. self?
Answer
A
The fact that Dr. Jekyll tells Mr. Utterson that this is “a matter I thought we agreed to drop” suggests guilt within himself.
B
The fact that Dr. Jekyll “grew pale to the very lips” and developed “a blackness around the eyes” suggests turmoil within himself.
C
The fact that Mr. Utterson “ruthlessly” ignored a change of topic and “pursued” that of Mr. Hyde suggests remorse within himself.
D
The fact that Mr. Utterson tells Dr. Jekyll that he has “been learning something of young Hyde” suggests curiosity within himself.
Explanation
Dr. Jekyll’s sudden pallor and the darkness around his eyes are physical signs of intense inner distress. These details most clearly suggest a conflict within himself, making “grew pale to the very lips” and “a blackness around the eyes” the best choice. His wish to drop the subject may hint at guilt, but the physical reaction directly conveys his inner turmoil.
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