Question

How does the conflict in this passage help develop the plot?carew's murder compels dr. jekyll to immediately explain why mr. hyde is his heir.carew's murder gives mr. utterson the opportunity to search mr. hyde's house and learn more about him.carew's murder convinces mr. utterson to end his friendship with mr. hyde.carew's murder causes mr. hyde to turn himself in to the police and reveal that he was blackmailing dr. jekyll?

Answer 1

Answer: Carew's murder gives Mr. Utterson the opportunity to search Mr. Hyde's house and learn more about him.

Mr. Hyde has bumped into a gentleman called Carew. When this man says hello to Mr. Hyde, he beats him to death. The police later finds a letter in the dead body, addressed to Mr. Utterson, and decide to contact him. This gives Mr. Utterson and the police a chance to explore Hyde's living quarters, where they find the murder weapon and Hyde's check book.

Answer 2

carew's murder gives mr. utterson the opportunity to search mr. hyde's house and learn more about him