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Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

"Poor Harry Jekyll,” [Mr. Utterson] thought, "my mind misgives me he is in deep waters! He was wild when he was young; a long while ago to be sure; but in the law of God, there is no statute of limitations. Ay, it must be that; the ghost of some old sin, the cancer of some concealed disgrace . . .”

Which statement best describes how Mr. Utterson is characterized in the excerpt?

The author uses direct characterization to show that Mr. Utterson is a judgmental person.
The author uses direct characterization to show that Mr. Utterson is a deeply spiritual man.
The author uses indirect characterization to show that Mr. Utterson is a concerned and caring friend.
The author uses indirect characterization to show that Mr. Utterson is cruel and vengeful

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The author uses indirect characterization to show that Mr. Utterson is a concerned and caring friend.

Explanation: The passage presents Utterson’s thoughts—“Poor Harry Jekyll… my mind misgives me he is in deep waters!”—which reveal worry and sympathy rather than a direct statement from the narrator. This shows his concern for Jekyll.