Part 5: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Summary and Plot Development

Question 1

How does Dr. Jekyll’s letter move the plot forward?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

After reading the letter, Dr. Lanyon breaks into Dr. Jekyll’s cabinet and takes his drawer.

Question 2

What does the reader learn about Dr. Jekyll from his letter to Dr. Lanyon?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.; Jekyll does not give a reason for his request

Question 3

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

Jekyll does not give a reason for his request

Question 4

How does this part of the letter create suspense? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by describing a mysterious visitor; by not stating the identity of the visitor; by revealing Dr. Lanyon’s feelings about the visitor

Question 5

What important event in the plot does Dr. Lanyon’s letter reveal?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll are the same person.

Question 6

What does the reader learn about Dr. Jekyll from his letter to Dr. Lanyon? How does Dr. Jekyll’s letter help build suspense?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.; Selection 1: He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.; Selection 2: Jekyll does not give a reason for his request

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