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Chapter 3: Dr Jekyll Was Quite at Ease

At dinner, Utterson asks Jekyll about Hyde. Jekyll goes pale but says he can get rid of Hyde any time he likes.

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The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes.

Narrator · Chapter 3: Dr Jekyll Was Quite at Ease · secrecy · duality

When Utterson mentions Hyde, Jekyll goes white. His face gives him away.

the moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde.

Jekyll · Chapter 3: Dr Jekyll Was Quite at Ease · duality · science

Jekyll thinks he is in control. He can stop whenever he wants. He cannot.

← Before thisChapter 2: Search for Mr Hyde: Utterson hunts down Mr HydeNext →Chapter 4: The Carew Murder Case: Hyde murders Sir Danvers Carew
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