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

Chapter IX · Chapter 09: Dr. Lanyon's Narrative

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DR. LANYON’S NARRATIVE HENRY JEKYLL’S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE STORY OF THE DOOR Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in

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DR.
LANYON’S NARRATIVE
HENRY JEKYLL’S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE
STORY OF THE DOOR
Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was
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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Chapter IX · Chapter 09: Dr. Lanyon's Narrative

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Reading 1/445 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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DR.
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LANYON’S NARRATIVE
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HENRY JEKYLL’S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE
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STORY OF THE DOOR
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Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was
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CASE

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countenance

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DOOR

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DR

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From this reading DR.

FULL

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HENRY

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JEKYLL'S

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LANYON'S

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lawyer

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man

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Mr

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NARRATIVE

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OF

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rugged

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STATEMENT

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STORY

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that

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THE

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Utterson

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was

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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 09: Dr. Lanyon's Narrative?

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

According to the text: "DR....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: DR.
Narrator: “No sir,” he said: “not mad; but it is an odd hand.”