Question
Which events in chapter 8 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde develop the theme "It is important to trust one’s instincts”? Check all that apply.
Poole confesses his belief that he feels something is wrong.
Poole is relieved when the lawyer comes to the Jekyll home.
A: The cold, stormy weather slows the men as they walk together.
B: The butler believes a murder has been committed in the laboratory.
C: Poole states his belief that the masked figure is Mr. Hyde.
D: Edward Hyde is found dead, but Dr. Jekyll has disappeared.
Poole confesses his belief that he feels something is wrong.
Poole is relieved when the lawyer comes to the Jekyll home.
A: The cold, stormy weather slows the men as they walk together.
B: The butler believes a murder has been committed in the laboratory.
C: Poole states his belief that the masked figure is Mr. Hyde.
D: Edward Hyde is found dead, but Dr. Jekyll has disappeared.
Answers
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In Chapter 8 of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," the theme "It is important to trust one’s instincts" is reflected in the following events:
- **Poole confesses his belief that he feels something is wrong.** (This reflects his instinctual feeling that something is amiss in Jekyll's laboratory.)
- **Poole states his belief that the masked figure is Mr. Hyde.** (This indicates Poole acting on his instincts about the identity of the figure, which proves to be correct.)
The other events you listed do not directly reflect the theme of trusting one's instincts in the same way.
- **Poole confesses his belief that he feels something is wrong.** (This reflects his instinctual feeling that something is amiss in Jekyll's laboratory.)
- **Poole states his belief that the masked figure is Mr. Hyde.** (This indicates Poole acting on his instincts about the identity of the figure, which proves to be correct.)
The other events you listed do not directly reflect the theme of trusting one's instincts in the same way.