Question

dr. jekyll and mr. hyde, chapter 9
member that
ng is a strategy that helps you understand
person limited point of view reveals only
cters thoughts and feelings
helpful plot devices that move the story
nd reveal other characters perspectives
post - omice may fail me, and this letter not come into
your hands until to - morrow morning. in that case,
dear lanyon, do my errand when it shall be most
convenient for you in the course of the day, and once
more expect my messenger at midnight. i may then
already be too late, and if that night passes without
event, you will know that you have seen the last of
henry jekyll.

• the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde,

robert louis stevenson
which best describes the effect of this part of the letter?

Explanation:

The letter creates a sense of urgency and foreboding as it warns Lanyon about potential delays and the finality of seeing Jekyll if certain events don't occur. It builds suspense in the story.

Answer:

It builds suspense and a sense of urgency.