Question

write two to four sentences explaining how stevenson generates suspense in the first two chapters of the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde. include specific details from the text.
stevenson generates suspense in the first two chapters of the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde by opening with a shocking, unexplained act of violence: mr. hyde callously tramping a young girl in a london street, which immediately establishes him as a menacing, unaccountable figure. he amplifies this tension through the strange terms of dr. jekyll’s will, which names hyde as his sole heir, leaving utterson (and readers) baffled by the seemingly unconnected men’s bizarre link. in the second chapter, the uncanny detail of hyde producing a check signed by jekyll to pay off the girl’s family, paired with the description of hyde’s dark,
sample response: stevenson’s characterization of mr. hyde creates suspense. the reader wonders why hyde has such a strong negative effect on everyone who sees him. the setting also generates suspense. for example, the descriptions of hyde’s decaying and sinister house create an eerie mood and make the reader wonder what hyde is up to.
what did you discuss in your response? check all that apply.
☐ setting
☐ characterization
☐ mood

Explanation:

1. Setting: The response references "Hyde's dark, sinister house" and the "London street" where the violence occurs, which are elements of the story's setting used to build suspense.
2. Characterization: The response focuses heavily on establishing Mr. Hyde as a "menacing, unaccountable figure" through his violent actions and mysterious link to Dr. Jekyll, which is direct characterization to create suspense.
3. Mood: The descriptions of the violent act, the strange will, and Hyde's eerie house work together to create a tense, baffling, and eerie mood that generates suspense.

Answer:

• setting
• characterization
• mood