Key Quotes Chapter 1

Key Quotes Chapter 1

Key Quotes - Chapter 1

Mr. Enfield’s Description of Mr. Hyde

• “I could see that, so all shaken was he”
• “There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable.”

Mr. Enfield’s Reaction to Mr. Hyde

• “I had taken a loathing to my gentleman at first sight.”
• “I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why.”

Mr. Utterson’s Curiosity

• “If he be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek”
• “In this character, it was frequently his fortune to be the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of downgoing men.”

These quotes all offer important insights into the characters’ reactions to Mr. Hyde, the mysterious figure around whom much of the novel’s suspense is built. Remember, Mr. Enfield’s description is key because it gives us our first impression of Mr. Hyde, and Mr. Utterson’s curiosity indicates foreshadowing and his own character development as the story progresses.