Which statement best describes how Mr. Utterson’s view of civility and proper behavior changes throughout The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

At first, Utterson values discretion and respects the privacy expected between gentlemen. As he grows worried about Jekyll and Hyde, finding the truth becomes more important than following those rules. He eventually enters Jekyll’s private cabinet to investigate, so he becomes less strict about manners and invades his friend’s privacy to find answers.

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