In Jekyll and Hyde Chapter 8, Mr. Utterson receives an urgent visit from Poole, Jekyll's butler, leading to a tense investigation of strange occurrences at Jekyll's laboratory. The chapter reveals mounting suspense through atmospheric descriptions and dialogue between Utterson and Poole.
Key points:
- Poole visits Utterson expressing deep concern about Jekyll's behavior
- The servants believe something sinister has replaced their master
- The investigation reveals Jekyll's changed voice and suspicious activities
- Evidence of religious texts with blasphemous annotations is discovered
- The chapter builds tension through gothic elements and mysterious circumstances