Read the excerpt from chapter 3 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. "Well, but since we have touched upon this business, and for the last time I hope," continued the doctor, "there is one point I should like you to understand. I have really a very great interest in poor Hyde. I know you have seen him; he told me so; and I fear he was rude. But I do sincerely take a great, a very great interest in that young man; and if I am taken away, Utterson, I wish you to promise me that you will bear with him and get his rights for him. I think you would, if you knew all; and it would be a weight off my mind if you would promise." How does the conflict in this excerpt create suspense? It makes the reader wonder how Mr. Utterson came to know Dr. Jekyll. It makes the reader wonder how Mr. Utterson and Dr. Jekyll are connected. It makes the reader wonder why Dr. Jekyll has such an interest in Hyde. It makes the reader wonder why Mr. Utterson is suspicious of Mr. Hyde.

The conflict in this excerpt create suspense- It makes the reader wonder why Mr. Utterson is suspicious of Mr. Hyde.

Explanation:

The story Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde talks about the positive and the evil side of a human-being.The main character of the story is Dr. Jekyll who has  a negative side know as  Mr. Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,in this story Dr.Jekyll is a well -known doctor who enjoys a reputed position in the society.He is described as a calm and composite person.One day he perform an experiment on himself and as a consequence of that Mr. Hyde is born.

Mr. Hyde is the evil side of Dr. Jekyll and initially the life of playing with dual characters is enjoyed by  Dr. Jekyll .He feels very young and full of energy when he turns into Hyde.After some time Dr. Jekyll  begin  to realize that  Hyde is becoming heavy on him and he is not able to control his sudden transformation. In simple words the negative portion is taking over the positive aspect.

The conflict in this excerpt create suspense- It makes the reader wonder why Mr. Utterson is suspicious of Mr. Hyde.

i think the answer is a.

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