Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Chapter 5 - The Incident of the Letter

03/01/23 • 10 min

Mr. Utterson, the lawyer of Dr. Jekyll, visits his friend's laboratory for the first time and discovers a sense of strangeness that makes him uncomfortable. Dr. Jekyll looks deathly ill and confesses to his friend that he has received a letter that he is not sure he should show to the police. The letter is signed by Edward Hyde, who claims to have repaid Dr. Jekyll unworthily for a thousand generosities but assures him of his safety. Utterson is surprised by Dr. Jekyll's selfishness and relieved that Hyde is no longer a threat, but he is also suspicious about the letter and begins to consider the possibility of a murder plot against Dr. Jekyll.

This chapter is full of tension, mystery, and intrigue, making it a must-listen for fans of classic horror and suspense. The vivid descriptions of the laboratory, the gaunt and silent theatre, and the dingy, windowless building will transport listeners to the scene and keep them on the edge of their seats. The dialogue between Utterson and Dr. Jekyll is also masterfully written, with each character revealing more about themselves and their relationship to Hyde as the conversation unfolds. Whether you are a fan of the novella or new to the story, this podcast episode is sure to leave you captivated and wanting more.

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Chapter 4 - The Carew Murder Case

In "The Carew Murder Case," listeners are taken on a journey through the dark and foggy streets of London as a maid servant witnesses a brutal murder. The victim is Sir Danvers Carew, a man of high status, and the perpetrator is a certain Mr. Hyde, who is known to be of small stature and wicked-looking. The details of the crime are few, but they are both startling and chilling.

As the story unfolds, listeners are drawn into the investigation led by Mr. Utterson, a lawyer who recognises the broken stick used in the murder as one he had himself presented to Henry Jekyll many years before. The trail leads them to the doorstep of Mr. Hyde's house, where they discover more about the elusive and mysterious character. With a chocolate-coloured fog descending over the city, the tension builds, and listeners will be left on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next.

If you enjoy crime dramas, thrillers, or classic literature, this podcast episode is for you.

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Chapter 6 - Incident of Dr Lanyon

Mr. Hyde has disappeared, and Dr. Jekyll has emerged from his seclusion, becoming more active in society and charitable works. However, Mr. Utterson, a lawyer and friend of both Jekyll and Lanyon, notices that Dr. Lanyon's appearance has deteriorated rapidly and that he seems to be terrified by something. Lanyon tells Utterson that he has had a shock and that he is a doomed man, refusing to speak about Jekyll. Utterson writes to Jekyll, asking about the situation, and Jekyll responds cryptically, stating that he and Lanyon will never meet again, and that he will lead a life of extreme seclusion. He also hints that he has brought on a punishment and a danger that he cannot name.
Utterson is left with a letter from Lanyon that he cannot open until the death or disappearance of Dr. Jekyll. making the situation even more mysterious. What could Lanyon possibly have written? Will it explain all the strange events?