8.1.4
Utterson & Lanyon
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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
- "A rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile" (1).

Trustworthy gentleman
- "The last good influence in the lives of down-going men" (1).

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

Kind
- "Welcomed him with both hands" (2).
- Lanyon warmly welcomes Utterson to his home in Chapter 2.

Traditional scientist
- "Jekyll became too fanciful for me" (2).
1Plot Summary
2Characters
2.1Jekyll & Hyde
3Gothic Genre
4Key Themes
5Context & Author
6Literary Techniques
6.1Literary Techniques
7Grade 9 - Key Character & Theme Questions
7.1Key Character & Themes - Linked Questions
8Recap: Main Quotes
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1Plot Summary
2Characters
2.1Jekyll & Hyde
3Gothic Genre
4Key Themes
5Context & Author
6Literary Techniques
6.1Literary Techniques
7Grade 9 - Key Character & Theme Questions
7.1Key Character & Themes - Linked Questions
8Recap: Main Quotes
Practice questions on Utterson & Lanyon
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- 1Key quotes characterising Utterson:Fill in the list
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- 3Which of these quotes is <b>NOT</b> about Utterson?Multiple choice
- 4Key quotes characterising Lanyon:Fill in the list
- 5Who does Lanyon say became <b>"too fanciful"</b> for him?Multiple choice
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