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Key Quotes - Mr Gabriel John Utterson

Here are three key quotes reflecting aspects of Utterson's character:

Serious and represses emotions

Serious and represses emotions

  • "A rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile" (1).
Trustworthy gentleman

Trustworthy gentleman

  • "The last good influence in the lives of down-going men" (1).
Investigative and rational

Investigative and rational

  • “I shall consider it my duty to break in that door” (8).

Key Quotes - Dr Hastie Lanyon

Here are three key quotes showing aspects of Lanyon's character:

Faithful friend (to Jekyll)

Faithful friend (to Jekyll)

  • “I felt bound to do as he requested” (9).
    • Lanyon carries out the requests Jekyll asks of him in his letter.
Kind

Kind

  • "Welcomed him with both hands" (2).
    • Lanyon warmly welcomes Utterson to his home in Chapter 2.
Traditional scientist

Traditional scientist

  • "Jekyll became too fanciful for me" (2).
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