Question

Read the summary of chapters 3 and 4 from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

In chapter 3, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson argue about Dr. Jekyll’s association with Mr. Hyde, as well as Dr. Jekyll’s will. Dr. Jekyll faces an internal struggle over the issue but nevertheless convinces Mr. Utterson to drop it.

However, in chapter 4, Mr. Hyde murders a man. Despite his loyalty to Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Utterson must give Hyde’s name to the police and help with the investigation.

Which literary elements are included in the summary? Select 2 options.

A: complication
B: conflict
C: climax
D: resolution
E: theme

Answer 1

The two literary elements included in the summary of chapters 3 and 4 are:

A: complication - There is an ongoing issue regarding Dr. Jekyll’s association with Mr. Hyde and the will, which creates tension in the narrative.

B: conflict - The internal struggle of Dr. Jekyll regarding Mr. Hyde, as well as Mr. Utterson's loyalty versus his sense of duty in the investigation, illustrates conflict.

So the correct answers are A and B.