Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Evil besides (which I must still believe to be the lethal side of man) had left on that body an imprint of deformity and decay. And yet when I looked upon that ugly idol in the glass, I was conscious of no repugnance, rather of a leap of welcome. This, too, was myself. It seemed natural and human.
Answer
A
He is judgmental about people’s behavior.
B
He is not ashamed of his own “dark” side.
C
He is proud of his professional accomplishments.
D
He is eager to introduce Dr. Hyde to his friends.
Explanation
Jekyll looks at Hyde and says he feels “no repugnance” but instead a “leap of welcome.” He recognizes Hyde as part of himself and describes this darker self as “natural and human,” showing that he is not ashamed of his own dark side. The passage does not suggest pride in his work or eagerness to introduce Hyde to anyone.
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