Chapter 1: Story of the Door

Enfield tells Utterson about a small ugly man called Hyde who trampled a girl, then paid with a cheque signed by Dr Jekyll.

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Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile

Narrator · Chapter 1: Story of the Door · reputation · secrecy

Utterson is a serious lawyer who never smiles. He is our eyes for the story.

I incline to Cain's heresy

Utterson · Chapter 1: Story of the Door · secrecy · religion

Cain asked, am I my brother's keeper? Utterson says he lets people go their own way. He does not pry. Then he does.

It was like some damned Juggernaut.

Enfield · Chapter 1: Story of the Door · violence · evil

Hyde walks over a small girl in the street and keeps going. Like a huge machine that crushes what is in its way.

There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable.

Enfield · Chapter 1: Story of the Door · evil

Enfield cannot say what is wrong with Hyde. He just knows something is.

I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why.

Enfield · Chapter 1: Story of the Door · evil

Everyone who meets Hyde hates him. Nobody can explain it.