Sunday, December 12, 2010
Character/ theme response
The novella "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" have many memorable characters that add to story. The character that helps support the theme of friendship is Mr. Utterson. Throughout the story Mr. Utterson continued to show the traits of a true friend. Despite both his friends feuding, he continues to try to resolve their problems. Another example of Mr. Utterson reinforcing the theme of friendship is when he receives a letter ordering not to open the note until the death or disappearance of Jekyll, he does just as it says, showing that he is a loyal friend. Friendship plays as a great theme during the plot when it is based on Mr. Utterson's actions. The struggles that Jekyll is going through has Utterson showing his traits as a true friend. Mr. Utterson also represents friendship because when either of his friends are in some sort of a situation he does his best to help them. He isn't a very sociable person, but he has kept his friends from childhood into his adult years making him the perfect example of friendship.
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I agree with you Azia that Utterson is a true friend throughout the book. He really cares for his friends and shows that he is there for them even at the worst of times. He stands by Jekyll through thick and thin and remains at Lanyon's side until his death as well. He is faced with several pressuring situations and really handles himself well; showing that he is in fact a good symbol for friendship. Your answer was really good and showed me a new theme in the story..well done!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and I think it is important that you mentioned friendship. Because even though there is so much question and chaos going on with Jekyll, Utterson still hopes for the best in him in hopes that his friend has not changed for the worse.
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