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part 2: the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde: plot development and conflict
analyzing plot development
all at once, i saw two figures: one a little man who was stumping along eastward at a good walk, and the other a girl of maybe eight or ten who was running as hard as she was able down a cross street. well, sir, the two ran into one another naturally enough at the corner, and then came the horrible part of the thing, for the man trampled calmly over the child’s body and left her screaming on the ground.
—the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde, robert louis stevenson
mr. hyde’s actions cause mr. utterson to serve as the injured girl’s lawyer.
mr. hyde’s actions reveal his evil nature and cause mr. utterson to investigate him.
mr. hyde’s actions force dr. jekyll to reveal that mr. hyde is blackmailing him.
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Explanation:

The excerpt shows Mr. Hyde callously trampling a child without remorse, which directly demonstrates his cruel, evil nature. This incident motivates Mr. Utterson, who is connected to Dr. Jekyll, to look into Hyde's character and actions. The other options are incorrect: there is no mention of Utterson becoming the girl's lawyer, and Hyde does not force Jekyll to reveal blackmail in this scene.

Answer:

Mr. Hyde's actions reveal his evil nature and cause Mr. Utterson to investigate him.