Read the excerpt from chapter 1 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary and yet somehow lovable.
Answer
A
It helps to develop the central conflict of the story.
B
It provides background information about a character.
C
It hints at what is going to happen to Mr. Utterson.
D
It describes Mr. Utterson as a man not to be trusted.
Explanation
The excerpt describes Mr. Utterson’s appearance and personality, including his reserved manner and lovable nature. This gives readers background information about a character rather than developing the central conflict or foreshadowing what will happen to him. It does not suggest that he is untrustworthy.
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