Chapter 5 “Incident of The Letter” Questions

Chapter 5 “Incident of The Letter”

1.. What does Jekyll say in response to Utterson’s inquiry regarding Hyde’s whereabouts?

That he wants and has nothing to do with Mr Hyde anymore and has fled and left  a letter, he does not know where his whereabouts are

2. Why does Jekyll want Utterson to have the letter?

To show that Mr Hyde has fled and has nothing to do with Dr Jekyll anymore

3. Who is it from and what does it say?

Dr Jekyll, but written from Mr Hyde’s perspective

4.  How can Poole be so positive that no messenger delivered the letter?

Because no one visited and no letters were sent through to him to deliver to Dr Jekyll

5. Who is Mr. Guest?

Utterson’s Clerk

6. Utterson says, “There was no man from whom he kept fewer secrets than Mr. Guest; and he was not always sure that he kept as many as he meant.” What does this mean about the relationship between Guest and Utterson?

That he tells his clerk everything but not sure if he keeps it as a secret

7. What special ability does Guest have?

Critic of handwriting

8. How does Guest have an opportunity to compare the handwriting of Jekyll and Hyde?

An invitation Mr Utterson had from Dr Jekyll and the letter from Mr Hyde given from Mr Utterson

Chapter 6 “Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon”

1. Utterson feels that the death of Sir Danvers was more than paid for by what?

Mr Hyde’s disappearance

2. How does Dr. Jekyll behave at the time of Hyde’s supposed disappearance?

Normal and regular to how he was earlier day’s

3. Between the days of January 8 and January 16 what change has occurred in Dr. Lanyon?

At first regular but later on distance and refused to see anyone.

4. What reason does Lanyon give for his current condition?

He is ill

5. What does Lanyon say in response to Utterson’s mention of Jekyll?

Dramatic and does not want to hear his name again

6. What type of document does Utterson receive the night of Lanyon’s funeral?

A letter from Dr Lanyon

7. What instructions are given on the second document?

‘Not to be opened till the death or disappearance of Dr Henry Jekyll’

8. What does Utterson do with the two documents?

Hide them in his private corner place.

Sinking of MV Sewol Reading (B)Log #3

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2016/07/diver-pain-living-ghost-sewol-tragedy-160713130446238.html
An emotional article on 'A Diver's Pain: Living with the ghost of Sewol tragedy' by Steven Borowiec, is about a diver's perspective and traumatic experience during throughout his career and missions to find bodies of those who were involved in tragic accidents in the ocean, including the devastating incident of the Sewol Ferry sinking.

Kim Sang-Ho a diver, who accepted a colleague's request to help search for bodies days after the Sewol incident occurred after knowing there wasn't enough diver's on the scene. He spent two months constantly making several deep-sea dives, risking his own life searching for those who lost their owns.
However he never gave up, never wanting to leave at least a chance there might be one person at the bottom of the sea. "My biggest regret is that I got there too late, that I couldn't save one person, I felt like I could die myself, but after a while, that stopped mattering to me.", he said during an interview in Gangnam two years later, still traumatised by the incident. I truly admire his dedication to not only help his friend, but to save the lives by risking his own. Diving into water for two months, searching and searching shows his full commitment to find those bodies of families who they miss dearly. Even with him regretting he couldn't find one, it didn't change the fact he didn't gave up after one try. Like in the film 'Forrest Gump', even after fighting in the Vietnam War, having no money, no home, he didn't give up on the task off buying a shrimp boat.

When reaching the ferry, it made things more difficult to the divers as the water currents were strong and the ferry itself was in devastating state. Having to squeeze through narrow and small spaces to reach the point of the ferry where many bodies were. Having to work around the clock of three hour shifts and three hour rest, it was difficult for the diver's to keep moving or sleep. Kim Sang-Ho saying, "The stress of dangerous dives, and the grim task of searching for waterlogged corpses, made it difficult to get restful sleep". The dedication to find at least one corpse is worth praising, even with tight spaces and the cold strong currents in the water, they continued. I too would have been traumatised if having to risk my own life to find dead corpses for many days. However wanting many families at peace and my own would have been worth the task. Knowing a friend of mine or a family member was trapped inside, I would've been motivated more, but with them doing it as a job, didn't change their dedication at all. "The anxiety was increased for the divers who had to use thin, flexible air hose, which could potentially fold over with every turn and cut off the diver's air supply", risking their own life for those whose life is already gone is extremely worth praising. Similarly in the film 'The Call' when a regular help line service lady risks her life rescuing a teenage girl who has been kidnapped, to bring her home safe for her family and herself. Even taking risks outside of her comfort zone, by going against police orders to bring the kidnapper in herself.

In a world that is full of war and hate, knowing there are people out there willing to risk their own breath for those of who lost theirs is heart warming and should be appreciated not just in an article.

Tangiwai Railway Disaster (B)log #2

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/the-tangiwai-railway-disaster
An article written by Neil Atkinson, Nicola Barnett and Steve Waters about New Zealand's worst railway disaster, the 'Tangiwai Railway Disaster'. The loss of 151 passengers out of 285, plus the crew onboard, the Wellington-Auckland night express plunged into the flooded Whangaehu River at Tangiwai, 10km west of Waiouru in the central North Island, at 10:21pm Christmas Eve 1953.

I think the article written was very interesting and gripping on many people's attention, especially New Zealanders and Historians. I may not be able to relate to the passengers but I can feel the sympathy for the family member's that were waiting for their children or relatives to be home for Christmas. As the name of Tangiwai is also 'weeping waters', many families were. Knowing that many presents won't be opened, but many hearts will be broken as the population was small, so many was affected by this tragic event. However many people didn't know whether their friend or family member was alive or not, 'Identifying victims is a major task following any mass tragedy, 21 victims were unidentified'. I feel like losing a New Zealand's citizens and tourists would be very heart-breaking but losing a family member or friend would be worst, especially before Christmas Day as it is a holiday for people to be together to celebrate their year and lives. Just like the event in 9/11, in america many were heartbroken as their symbolic building was destroyed but so were many lives of family and friends on the same day.

Also a interesting thing in the article is when after the tragedy, dealing with the dead was the hardest for New Zealand. Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip were visiting the country when the disaster occurred, so on 31 of December Prince
Philip attended the state funeral for the 21 unidentified victims. Christmas Day was a day many New Zealanders had their opportunity to express grief, the Queen mentioned the event in her Christmas message, quoting 'But in these hundred years, New Zealand has grown to be a sovereign and mature state.' She also visited a couple who had survived the disaster. I admire the fact that the Queen herself and her dear husband, Prince Philip also paid their respects and attended the funerals of 21 victims who had no identity, therefore no family or friends. The amount of love and care they had for the people and New Zealand itself, was admiring. Also the fact many New Zealanders caring and taking care of each other while going through the problem is very touching and made me feel proud to be a New Zealander myself. Connecting to a scene in the film called 'The Power of One', when the afrikaans show their respect to Maria's funeral even when they are not related, but for her courage for fighting for the black rights and the love of Peekay, they paid their respects and appreciation for her actions and thanked her. Especially when she disobeyed her dad's orders only to help them out.

As a child growing up with these historical events to learn about our country is very important and helpful. I recommend this article and this story for many to read and reflect on our ancestors history.

'Coming Back' Reading (B)Log #1

‘Coming Back’ is an extended text published by David Hill, based on a calamity event during regular teenager’s youth. Leading teenagers’ to maturity and difficult decisions upon themselves. With some dreams crushed, only hope and guilt is left behind to haunt them. A gripping and compelling story.


In the text I relate to the desire to be rebellious and to overcome the peer pressure from friends, like Ryan, he disobeys his conscious to prove his brave side. Although he shows signs of fear and anxious he continued, to prove he can take risks. After making a slip of anger and frustration, his pride decreases and is taken over by guilt and regret. Quoting repeatedly in his head, “If only”. I find those words very deep and gripping because of the story behind those words. I relate strongly with Ryan as I have many times been pressured by friends to take risks for the entertainment of theirs, also the pressure can taking over your conscious just to prove you're worthy of their standards. Like in the movie 'Grease' the main character, Danny Zuko tries to impress his friends by attempting to do sports and activities outside his comfort zone, to show his 'cool' and 'tough' image.


I also relate to the part in the text when Ryan being a regular teenager he is, eats up the guilt and attempts to block out the rest of the world. Preferring to be alone and cry in his room, not wanting to hear from his parent's opinions nor his friend's encouragement. Thinking in his head, “Shut it, I wanted to tell them both. Just shut it and leave me alone. Everybody bloody leave me alone”. I connect with Ryan at this moment also as I have had moments when being alone is my quiet room is the solution to many problems. Without having someone else's opinion or criticism, like Ryan, letting it out by myself was more preferable. Similar to the novel "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde", as Dr Jekyll hides himself from the outside world to grief in guilt from his actions, inside his lab. Cutting off the world, so he doesn't cause more damage or commit more crimes.


The part I felt the most relatable was when Ryan went through a horrible heartbreak and a major stage of lost and confusion. After seeing Ash, his close friend, and Tara, a girl who's life he damaged but developed an emotional connection with holding hands, his heart sank. Quoting, “I'd never had so many jolts in the last three months, I didn't think anything could get to me any more. But when I seen the two of them like that, my whole body seemed to go dull and heavy”. I shared a strong feeling of sympathy for Ryan during this, as going through a heartbreak and betrayal of his friend's are very impacting. Especially after the strong sympathy he had for Tara, his effort to make it better by helping and volunteering to improve her health and physical well-being. He connected with her more as they together. Including that he asked Ash to substitute in while he was away, only led them to fall in love. Knowing he made that happen makes his heart sink even more. Another connection to this is like novel series "The Hunger Games" as the second male lead, Gale Hawthorne was at a depressing stage as he lost the love of his life to a friend whom he had respect for. The feeling of emptiness but had to continue acting as if it was all ok.


‘Coming Back’ was a very interesting book, that grips your attention to continue. I recommend this book to read in your teenage years to show how much one mistake can make an impact, but can be resolved with effort and determination. Instead of wondering “If Only”, state “What if”.

Jack The Ripper

"Jack The Ripper" is a famous unsolved crime in the Victorian Life time. With the identity unknown of who was the cold blooded serial killer of five or more London prostitutes 1888.
After terrorising the Whitechapel district in London's East End, "Jack The Ripper" mutilated the bodies of five prostitutes in an unusual way after killing them, indicating the killer had knowledge of human anatomy.
Even though he was never captured or identified, he remains as one of the world's most infamous criminals.
Also included in the mystery is the fact that several letters were sent to the London Metropolitan Police Service by the killer himself, taunting officers and speculating on more murders to come.
A variety of theories about "Jack The Ripper"s identity have been brought up over the past decades, claiming famous painter Walter Sickert, even the grandson of Queen Victoria. Since 1888 more than 100 suspects have been named.