Utterson & Lanyon
English Lit: AQA GCSE Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, topic 8.1.4
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).
Test yourself on Utterson & Lanyon
Which of these quotes about Utterson is NOT from Chapter 1?
Which of these quotes is NOT about Utterson?
Who does Lanyon say became "too fanciful" for him?