The first chapter of the confusing novel " The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" was very complex to understand because it switches settings and conflicts fast without giving anyone a warning. The memory that still conjugates in my mind is when Mr.Utterson walks at 3 in the morning. He witnesses a child and a grown man collide and fall to the ground; the man stand up and without brazen and walks straight on top of the poor child.It draws my attention because grown men should not just have respect for themselves, but at least have some dignity and assist the child on the floor that you stepped on. In Victorian Times manners was a habit that people should know, so Mr. Utterson goes up to the man and says if he doesn't show respect, he would publicly shame the heartless mans' name to the town. All in all, the memory still draws my attention today because in order to want respect I think you should give some respect!:D
-December 5, 2010 Comment:D!
I agree with you Danny I was soooooo cufused while reading the "Story of the Door". Whooo 19 more days till Christmas!!!(:
ReplyDeleteone thing is mr. enfield witnessed the girl not Utterson. Second, i can't believe you are blaming everything on Mr. Hyde. Yes, Mr. Hyde should have dignity, but he is a very confused and disorder-filled man. I disagree with you
ReplyDeleteYour pretty right danny. Grown men shouldn't only help a child just because thier dignity demands it, but also for its the humane thing to do. People should help each other out; even if you don't like that particuliar person. We do it, not for our dignity, but because we're human
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that this chapter was confusing and that a person should show respect by picking up the person they dropped. But I disagree with you on the part where you said that Mr.Utterson goes up to the guy because it was Mr.Enfield who did that.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the first few chapters are confusing as a whole. You've made a little mistake in your post, that others have noticed as well and it was Mr. Enfield witnessed the gruesome scene, not Mr. Utterson. Although I agree with the complexity of this book, our opinions differ when considering Mr. Hyde. Like Hasitha explained in her comment, the man is a mental nutcase and is significantly disordered. He can't help the fact that his uncontrolled state can cause misery and distress for others, it's grown accustomed to him naturally, not because of his own will.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Danny the man was being evil by just walking over the girl. Its shows that his character as a man is bad!Thats also a horrible first impression when meeting someone and yes the chapter was killing my brain cells trying to read!
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