Question

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

It is useless, and the time awfully fails me, to prolong this description; no one has ever suffered such torments . . .

How does this excerpt connect to the theme "Secrets isolate people”?

The author creates a scene of loneliness.
The author writes a description of Mr. Hyde.
Dr. Jekyll feels alone in his unfortunate situation.
Dr. Jekyll worries that time is passing quickly.
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Answer 1

Dr. Jekyll feels alone in his unfortunate situation.

This line emphasizes his personal torment and isolation, showing how his secret causes him to suffer alone.