Question

One theme in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the message "It is important to trust one’s instincts.”

Which event best connects to this theme?

Mr. Poole travels to Mr. Utterson’s house asking for help.
Both Mr. Poole and Mr. Utterson have a bad feeling about Mr. Hyde.
The town chemist will not give Dr. Jekyll the chemicals he wants.
Dr. Jekyll’s cellar is found filled with cobwebs and lumber.

Answer 1

Mr. Poole travels to Mr. Utterson’s house asking for help.

Explanation: Poole acts on his uneasy feelings about Jekyll/Hyde and seeks Utterson’s help, showing the story’s message that you should trust and act on your instincts.