Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.With a transport of glee, I mauled the unresisting body, tasting delight from every blow; and it was not till weariness had begun to succeed, that I was suddenly, in the top fit of my delirium, struck through the heart by a cold thrill of terror.
Answer
A
It shows the violence of Mr. Hyde, which opposes Dr. Jekyll’s typically mild nature.
B
It illustrates Jekyll’s character as a violent man who delights in harming others.
C
It points out Hyde’s violent behavior, showing how Jekyll is becoming aggressive.
D
It demonstrates the guilt Mr. Hyde feels after committing a horrible crime.
Explanation
The passage describes Hyde attacking an unresisting person and taking pleasure in every blow, showing Hyde’s extreme violence. This contrasts with Dr. Jekyll’s usually mild and respectable nature. The detail therefore emphasizes the difference between Jekyll and Hyde, rather than suggesting Jekyll himself is simply a violent man.
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