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1
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Summarise what happens in this chapter?

A
  • Utterson reads the letter given to him by Lanyon
2
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What does Jekyll ask Lanyon to do?

A

Open a drawer in his (jekylls) cabinet and take out all its content, to give to ‘a man’ that comes knocking on Lanyons door at midnight

3
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What were the 3 things that Jekyll wanted Lanyon to take out of his drawer?

A

“Some powders, a vial, and a paper book”

4
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What does Lanyon ask Hyde to do, after he collects the content from him?

A

To reveal his true identity

5
Q

What quotes describe Hydes transformation into Jekyll?

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“His face became black…his features started to melt”

6
Q

This is Hydes longest/shortest dialogue in the novel?

Choose one

A

Longest

7
Q

What is a quote that shows the effect this had on Lanyons mental and emotional state?

A

“Terror haunts me constantly”

8
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What time does this take place at?

A

12am

9
Q

State a few words beginning with ‘dis’ in this chapter?

A
  1. dishonourable
  2. disturbance
  3. Disparity
10
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What was the last line of Jekylls letter to Lanyon and what does this create?

A

“seen the last of Henry Jekyll”

  • This creates tension
11
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“the door was very strong, The lock excellent” what could this really mean?

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The door and lock could represent secrets so it could mean, the secrets were very well hidden

12
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Describe two things in Jekylls cupboard that represent evil and purity?

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“Blood-red liquor” - evil

“Salt of a white colour” - purity

13
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What 2 quote foreshadows the death of lanyon?

A
  1. “sinking of the pulse”

2. “I must die…I shall die”

14
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What oxymoron is used in this chapter and what could it tell us?

A

“sombre excitement”

  • a dark/evil type of excitement
15
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Which quote shows Hydes excitement/anticipation upon visiting Lanyon to get his contents?

A

The repetition of “Have you got it?”

16
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Give a quote that shows Hydes animal characteristics

A

“He sprang to it”

“Teeth grate with the convulsive action of his jaws”

17
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Why isnt Hydes name mentioned until the very last line of the chapter?

A

To create tension