Read the excerpt from chapter 3 of The Strange Case
of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
"You know I never approved of it," pursued
Utterson, ruthlessly disregarding the fresh topic.
"My will? Yes, certainly, I know that," said the
doctor, a trifle sharply. "You have told me so
"Well, I tell you so again," continued the lawyer.
"I have been learning something of young Hyde."
The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew
pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about
his eyes. "I do not care to hear more," said he. "This is
a matter I thought we had agreed to drop."
What part of this excerpt reveals the conflict of
character vs. self?
O The fact that Dr. Jekyll tells Mr. Utterson that this is
"a matter I thought we agreed to drop" suggests guilt
within himself.
O The fact that Dr. Jekyll "grew pale to the very lips"
and developed "a blackness around the eyes"
suggests turmoil within himself.
O The fact that Mr. Utterson tells Dr. Jekyll that he has
"been learning something of young Hyde" suggests
curiosity within himself.
O The fact that Mr. Utterson "ruthlessly ignored a
change of topic and "pursued" that of Mr. Hyde
suggests remorse within himself.



Answer :

In the excerpt from "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," the part that reveals the conflict of character vs. self is: The fact that Dr. Jekyll "grew pale to the very lips" and developed "a blackness around the eyes" suggests turmoil within himself. This description of Dr. Jekyll physically reacting to the mention of Mr. Hyde shows an internal struggle or conflict within himself. The physical signs of growing pale and the darkness around his eyes indicate a deep emotional response, hinting at the inner turmoil and conflict that Dr. Jekyll is experiencing. This reaction suggests that Dr. Jekyll is facing a conflict within his own character, possibly related to Mr. Hyde and the events surrounding him. This turmoil within himself is a key element in the character vs. self conflict portrayed in this excerpt.