Question

read the excerpt from the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde.
with a transport of glee, i mauled the unresisting body, tasting delight from every blow; and it was not till weariness had begun to succeed, that i was suddenly, in the top fit of my delirium, struck through the heart by a cold thrill of terror.
how does dr. jekylls confession allow readers to understand his inner conflict?
it illustrates jekylls character as a violent man who delights in harming others.
it demonstrates the guilt mr. hyde feels after committing a horrible crime.
it shows the violence of mr. hyde, which opposes dr. jekylls typically mild nature.
it points out hydes violent behavior, showing how jekyll is becoming aggressive.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: Jekyll is not a violent man by nature; Hyde is the violent alter - ego. So this option is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 2: The excerpt shows Hyde's violence, and the "cold thrill of terror" is more about Jekyll's reaction to Hyde's actions, not Hyde's guilt. So this option is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 3: Dr. Jekyll is typically mild - mannered. The confession shows Hyde's violent acts (mauling the body, delight in blows) which is in contrast to Jekyll's usual nature. This contrast reveals the inner conflict between Jekyll's good side and Hyde's evil side.
• Analyze Option 4: The conflict is between Jekyll and Hyde, not Jekyll becoming aggressive. Hyde is the violent one, and Jekyll is the mild one. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

C. It shows the violence of Mr. Hyde, which opposes Dr. Jekyll's typically mild nature. (Note: Assuming the third option is labeled as C. If the original options have different labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the content, the correct option is the one stating "It shows the violence of Mr. Hyde, which opposes Dr. Jekyll's typically mild nature.")