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Part 4: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Theme

Question 1 • NY-English Language Arts 12 CR

How does this passage develop the theme "Secrets isolate people from those around them”?

Answer
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Jekyll decides to end his friendship with Dr. Lanyon because of Lanyon's secrets.
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Jekyll believes that, because of his secret, he must avoid seeing his friends.
C
Jekyll reveals his secret to Mr. Utterson, causing Utterson to never speak to Jekyll again.
How does this passage develop the theme "Secrets…