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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, 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.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has 10 chapters. Chapter 1: Story of the Door comes first, before Chapter 2: Search for Mr Hyde. The 5 key lines here come from the narrator, Utterson and Enfield.
This chapter in five words
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The quotes
5 big quotes in this chapter.
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.
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