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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Chapter IV · Chapter 04: The Carew Murder Case

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THE CAREW MURDER CASE INCIDENT OF THE LETTER INCIDENT OF DR. LANYON INCIDENT AT THE WINDOW THE LAST NIGHT DR. LANYON’S NARRATIVE HENRY JEKYLL’S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE STORY OF THE DOOR

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THE CAREW MURDER CASE
INCIDENT OF THE LETTER
INCIDENT OF DR.
LANYON
INCIDENT AT THE WINDOW
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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Chapter IV · Chapter 04: The Carew Murder Case

Study this chapter through synchronized reading, listening, pronunciation, and contextual vocabulary.

Reading 1/185 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE CAREW MURDER CASE
Line 2
INCIDENT OF THE LETTER
Line 3
INCIDENT OF DR.
Line 4
LANYON
Line 5
INCIDENT AT THE WINDOW
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AT

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From this reading INCIDENT AT THE WINDOW

CAREW

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From this reading THE CAREW MURDER CASE

CASE

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DR

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INCIDENT

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From this reading INCIDENT OF THE LETTER

LANYON

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From this reading LANYON

LETTER

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MURDER

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OF

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From this reading INCIDENT OF THE LETTER

THE

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WINDOW

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From this reading INCIDENT AT THE WINDOW

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 04: The Carew Murder Case?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "THE CAREW MURDER CASE...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: THE CAREW MURDER CASE
Narrator: distinct from the vast hum and clatter of the city.