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Why does Utterson visit Lanyon in Chapter 2?
Summary — Chapter 2: “Search for Mr. This strange will had long troubled Utterson, but now that he has heard something of Hyde’s behavior, he becomes more upset and feels convinced that Hyde has some peculiar power over Jekyll. Seeking to unravel the mystery, he pays a visit to Dr. Lanyon, a friend of Jekyll’s.
When Utterson goes to visit Dr Lanyon what does he learn?
During Utterson’s visit to Dr. Lanyon, he discovers the man to be the victim of some unknown terror which has literally announced his doom — he will be dead in three weeks.
What happens to Dr Lanyon after Mr Utterson visits him?
Lanyon dies a few weeks later, fulfilling his prophecy. After the funeral, Utterson takes from his safe a letter that Lanyon meant for him to read after he died. Inside, Utterson finds only another envelope, marked to remain sealed until Jekyll also has died.
Where did Mr Utterson go to when he visited Dr. Jekyll’s home?
laboratory
His old friend, the doctor, forged a note to cover up for a murderer! At the beginning of this Chapter, when Utterson goes to visit Dr. Jekyll, he is admitted to Jekyll’s laboratory for the first time.
When Mr Utterson Seeks Dr Lanyon’s advice what does Lanyon say about Jekyll?
Lanyon expressed distaste for Jekyll’s scientific interests and called Jekyll’s interests “scientific heresies.” 6.
Who does Mr Utterson visit?
Utterson decides to visit Dr Lanyon, an old friend of his and Dr Jekyll’s. Lanyon has never heard of Hyde, and not seen Jekyll for ten years. That night Utterson has terrible nightmares. He starts watching the door (which belongs to Dr Jekyll’s old laboratory) at all hours, and eventually sees Hyde unlocking it.
What did Dr Lanyon see?
Dr Lanyon witnessed Jekyll’s transformation into Hyde and it scarred him deeply. He couldn’t believe what Jekyll had done and he thought it was unnatural.
What happens to Dr Lanyon and why has this happened?
Utterson visits Lanyon to discuss his concerns but finds that Lanyon has become very ill and is on his death bed. Lanyon dies soon after and leaves a letter to Utterson that is only to be opened on the death or disappearance of Dr Jekyll. Utterson, being a good lawyer, locks this away in his safe.
Why does it appear that Dr Jekyll and Dr Lanyon had a falling out?
However they had a disagreement about Dr Jekyll’s latest experiment which Dr Lanyon describes as ‘scientific balderdash. ‘ This disagreement caused them to fall out with each other and Jekyll was further isolated from his friends. He couldn’t believe what Jekyll had done and he thought it was unnatural.
Why does Utterson go see Dr. Jekyll?
Utterson is confused and troubled, so he goes to speak to Dr. Lanyon, who is an old and dear friend of Dr. Jekyll.