Jeckyll and Hyde- Friendship and Loyalty

“i wouldnt speak of it you know” - Utterson chapter 5

Utterson forces Mr. Guest to no spread this information. He is loyal to Dr Jeckyll

the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lies of down going men

Utterson is a loyal friend by reputation and is willing to help those around him

professional honor and faith to his dead friend were stringent obligations

Utterson will not read Lanyon’s letter even though it might be important
-adjective, shows significance
-links to the Victorian context of gentleman and reputation

“lanyon, my life, my honour, my reason, are all at your mercy” - Dr Jeckyll

Dr Jeckyll protecting his friends’ reputation
triplet

“I would trust you before any many alive, I, before myself”- Dr Jeckyll

Dr Jeckyll trusts Utterson, and suggests Utterson is a loyal, and good friend as he will keep secrets
-displays Jeckyll doesn’t trust himself

“to whom the fanciful was immodest”

Jeckyll’s attempt to grasp the nature of the relationship between the doctor and his repellent friend

“such unscientific balderdash”

Jeckyll+Lanyon disagree, breaking their friendship