Michael Standard: Post Two

Dr. Lanyon made a wise decision with the knowledge that he had. He had no sentiment to Hyde, so the outcome of Hyde drinking the liquid was not one of his concerns. Jekyll was always a good friend of Lanyon, so the requests, as eccentric as they were, were not malicious as far as Lanyon was concerned. Eventually, Lanyon learned of the purpose, and even if the knowledge was disturbing, he no longer was in wonder.

Jeremy Sanders Comment 3 & 4

3. I agree with Josh . On the subject of how Lanyon was a rational person. If Dr. Hyde had told Lanyon what was going to happen soon, Lanyon wouldn't have believed him and would have still stayed to see what really would have happened. A potion that transforms you to someone else wouldn't be believed, coming from some stranger, like Mr.Hyde was.


4. I dont with Connor's idea. Even though there were many signs, Lanyon never expected anything like what happened . Jekyll was a good friend and wouldn't, as he thought, put him in danger. He didn't think of the choice, but thought that it would be alright. InHe wasn't in any danger but from himself, who refused to understand what he saw.

Jeremy Sanders: post 2

Because he played a part in the making of the mixture,Lanyon chooses to see the visitor drink it. After having a part in supplying the materials for the mixture, he thinks that he should get to see the effects. Although, after seeing Dr.Jekyll come up and realizing that his friend kills people, he is killed shortly after. He was satisfied, but he was then killed. He didn't make a smart decision, but I can't blame him for choosing to see what he did and he had to deal with the consequences of knowing unwelcome things.

Elizabeth comments 3 and 4

3. I agree with Rebecca when she writes on how if you were confronted by a crazy man, you might not be able to think rationaly enough to make the right decision. This explains some of Lanyons behavior.

4. I also agree with Meghan on how if given the time, Lanyon would have probably made a different decision. I think the pressure and the timeing were too much for him.

Elizabeth Post 2

Lanyon ultimately is only human. His natural curiosity and feelings of obligation to Jekyll come together and distract him from any misgivings or warnings he might have had. It was not a wise choice at all, and it led to his tragic and untimely death. However, if he had not obtained the knowledge, he might have wasted his life wondering what would have happened.

Chris Wilson Comment 3 and 4

Comment 3

I agree with Ian's post. In the end the curiosity of Landon killed him. I think if other people were in that situation they would have had the same thoughts and gone through with the curiosity.

Comment 4
I disagree with Elshaddai's post. I believe it was a good decision. Even though he died the curiosity would have hurt just as much if he didn't witness the visitor drink the potion.

Chris Wilson Post 2

Landon made a good choice at the time. If he didn’t see him take the potion then he would have wondered what that was all about for years to come. In Landon minds he can’t see what could be so bad about the potion. In the end he should have probably never asked to see him drink it. The horror of what Landon saw ended up killing him. If Landon had not seen what it was he would have thought about the visitor for years to come and the curiosity would hurt almost as much as seeing him drink the potion.

Meghan Wetterhall comments 3 and 4

3. I agree with Stephanie. Despite the fact that Lanyon was under pressure, he may have still made the same decision, even if he had more time to think about his choice.
4. I also agree with Alex. Lanyon now realizes the answers to all his questions abot Jekyll and Hyde, which is probably a great relief despite his failing health.

Meghan Wetterhall comments 3 and 4

3. I agree with Stephanie. Despite the fact that Lanyon was under pressure, he may have still made the same decision, even if he had more time to think about his choice.
4. I also agree with Alex. Lanyon now realizes the answers to all his questions abot Jekyll and Hyde, which is probably a great relief despite his failing health.

Cory Comments 3&4

Comment 3
I agree with Josh’s second post when he says “Lanyon is portrayed as a very rational person. Because of this, he cannot accept the idea of something supernatural occurring and has to see it from his own eyes to believe it.” In my opinion when Lanyon does see this super natural occurrence with his own eyes his rational mind searched for a logical explanation and in doing so it exhausted itself and that lead to Lanyon’s death
Comment 4
I agree with Rebecca’s second post. She says that Lanyon’s choice to see what the potion did was probably made without help from the visitor. As Josh said in his post Lanyon was portrayed as a very rational person. From this you could probably say that Lanyon made the desertion of wanting to know what the potion before the visitor came to his house.

Ian Evarts Comments 3&4

1. I agree with josh, how Lanyons is portrayed as a very rational person, who would not believe a supernatural event happening. So because of his disbelief and curiosity he stays to see this "potion" for the first time.

2. I disagree with Megan, i believe that this was not the right decision. After all, the right decision never should lead to your death. Yes, he was delivering substances which he had no knowledge of, but on the other hand his disbelief in what had happened KILLED him. So i guess if he had made the decision not to watch, then he would have lived.

daniel comments three and four

three
i agree with Katherine. she doesn't put it as a wise decision or a dim witted decision. its up to opinion and debate. i cant pinpoint which way to go cause i don't know what was going on inside his mind at the exact time. we can all speculate and wonder what he thought he was doing but in reality it comes down to to victim. personally i wouldnt want to know if i had any idea that my product could cause for this to happen.

four
i agree with Ian. lanyon wouldn't have been killed if it weren't due to his overwelming curiosity. no one else can be blamed besides hyde for lanyons death. he shouldve known not to go into and stay inside of a dangerous area.

daniel post two

i think that he made a sacrificing decision, but not necessarily a wise decision. By choosing to watch what he had made, he in turn was killed. i guess if you as a human knowing that your works and efforts have been contributed to doing bad it would be hard to live with yourself in the first place. this is why it is a sacrifice. he looses his life but also figures out what he has been wanting to know all along.

Valeria Comments 3 & 4

3. I understand where everyone is coming from, saying that most people would choose to see what happens next, but I can't help but disagree. If a person looks logically at the situation, something bad is guaranteed to happen, as the letter states. But most people would be looking at the situation logically. They would be pulled along by curiosity, which in turn made them make the wrong decision.

4. I agree with Josh when he points out that because Lanyon was such a rational person, he couldn't believe something supernatural. I suppose if Lanyon was a superstitious person, then he would have been more likely to decline the offer and heed the warnings that came beforehand.

Elshaddai comments 3 and 4

3. Although I understand what Valeria is saying, I don't agree with her when she mentions that there was foreshadowing for the "visitor" scene. The doctor didn't really choose to ignore them because there was no foreshadowing for him, the foreshadowing is for the readers. At this point of the story, Landon isn't alive, Utterson is reading his letter. Also, Jekyll had been normal when he asked Landon for the favor. 

4. Many people seem to think that Landon's decision was all his fault, but I don't agree with that. I think that, although Landon's choice was unwise, considering the circumstances, he he wasn't completely at fault. Stephanie and a few others point out that, if any of us were asked that question, we would probably answer the same way.

Ian Evarts Post #2

Lanyon was a very reasonable, smart, and down to earth guy. Curiosity was the main factor for his death.
though he was warned by the "visitor" he thought about the mixture and what this strange visitor had said he comes to the conclusion that No, this is not possible, so instead of being smart and leaving when any warnings or i guess the visitor saying something like "what I'm about to do will dumbfound the devil himself" he is still set on not beveling and being curious, and nosy, still leads him to his death.

Elshaddai post 2

Landon chooses as he did because of, as the visitor says, "the greed of curiosity". He thinks that, because he has seen so much in his lifetime, there isn't much that would surprise him. He also decides to stay and see what the stuff he's carried really is. It wasn't a wise decision. Landon's choice puts him into shock and causes the deterioration of his health and, eventually, death. I think he might already have been confused with Jekyll's directions and wishes, which could have had a bit of an effect with his decision to see what the whole story is about, but it didn't seem as if he is being very conscious of the consequences his judgments of watching the visitor take the drink have at the moment. 

Connor Brooks, Comments 3 & 4

3. I feel that Lanyon was being very unwise toward the end of his task. Hyde tells Lanyon that he should leave because what he will see will be very unnerving. True to his word, the display of the transformation eventually kills Lanyon. Lanyon felt he needed to see this transaction through so he stayed. Because of this, I disagree with Rebecca’s post because he was neither being rational nor irrational. His judgment was simply clouded by curiosity.

4. I like the way Valeria described Lanyon’s decision. There is a slight building of suspense that probably made Lanyon want to witness the transformation. Because of this new suspenseful aura that Valeria pointed out, it makes me think that Lanyon stayed to protect himself. He wanted to know what this was all about so it would not come to haunt him later. Unfortunately, it did the exact opposite of what e had planned.

Nikki Jackson comments 3,4

3. I do agree with Stephanie in some ways. She brought out a very interesting perspective in this situation. Yes, at that moment, it was probably the right thing to do without knowing the end result. However, when he later sees who his friend had become, he is killed by his own shock. So, in the long run, this decision was probably for the worst. If he had taken the potion first, he most likely would have not seen the transformation of Dr. Jekyll, and wouldn’t have died in that manner.
4. I disagree with Rebecca. She was correct when she recognized the fact that Lanyon was under a lot of pressure and was put in a very uncomfortable situation with the stranger, but how he reacted didn’t seem irrational at all. Being the smart, respected man that he is, of course Lanyon would not chose to possibly put himself in danger with the unknown chemicals.

Stephanie Field Comments 3 and 4

3) I agree with Meghan's second post and how he was curious to find out the truth. However, even after knowing the consequences of his actions, I do not feel that he would have chosen differently. His curiosity about the visitor would never cease and he would live the rest of his life wishing he had watched the man drink the potion. Choosing as he did, he did not live long after the incident, but he died knowing the truth.
4) I disagree with a statement in Rebecca's post. I do not feel Lanyon made an irrational decision choosing to watch the man drink the mixture. He did not even stop to consider another option, therefore he did not feel there was a decision to be made. It may seem irrational to an onlooker, but he was fully aware of the decision he was making.

Alex Whitacre Comments 3 & 4

3: I really like how Connor describes Lanyon's death as a case of curiosity killing the cat. I couldn't agree with him more and this is a perfect way to say it.

4: I also agree with Stephanie when she states that most people would have made the same choice as Lanyon. As humans, we all have rather large sense of curiosity that makes us make choices similar to Lanyon's.

Katherine Marting Comments 3 and 4

1. In Rebecca’s post I agree and disagree. She was correct when making the observation of Lanyon being such good friends with Jekyll. Therefore Lanyon had no choice but to follow the instructions of his beloved friend. But when Rebecca mentions that Lanyon’s decision was irrational, I disagree. At that moment he was sure that through this current journey he had to other choice than to watch and see the outcome, it is pure human nature, which is rational.
2. Stephanie’s post is very truthful. In many of the posts I read people discussed how he was irrational or rational. But either way he mad a decision that ended up costing him his life. Whether Lanyon would have found out anyway that Hyde was Jekyll it might of just as well cost him his life too. But the point is Lanyon stuck with his decision from the start, to help his best friend and in the end fulfill his curiosity.

Josh, comments 3 & 4

1. I agree with Rebecca when she says that Lanyon made the choice because he was under alot of pressure. After all Dr. Jekyll was one of Lanyon's close friends making it hard to refuse a request.

2. I also agree with Valeria when she says that there were many things throughout the story that foretold the possible danger of the situation. I also agree with her when she says that if she was in Jekyll's place, she would not have allowed Lanyon to stay. As a very close friend of Lanyon's, i do not think this was the best choice.

Neel Comments 3 & 4

3. I agree with Josh on how Lanyon was a very rational person. Even if Dr. Hyde had told him what was about to happen, Lanyon wouldn't have believed him and stayed to see what really happen. After all, A potion that transforms you to someone else wouldn't be very believable, especially coming from some stranger, as Hyde was at the time.

4. I disagree with Connor's post. Even though there were many subtle signs, Lanyon probably never suspected anything like what happened when he was warned. Jekyll was his good friend and wouldn't put him in any danger. He did probably think of the choice, but thought he would be fine. In fact he wasn't in any danger but from his own mind, which refused to comprehend what he was sure he saw.

Neel Post 2

Lanyon's decision to stay and watch the stranger (Hyde) drink the potion was not at all surprising. It is human nature to be curious and wonder about what we don't know, and that was exactly what Lanyon did. From his point of view, one of his life long friends, Dr. Jekyll, had begun acting strange and was somehow associated with a murderer. And just when Lanyon thought Jekyll was beginning to act normal, he asks for a very odd favor. Lanyon was probably dying of curiosity at what Jekyll's secret was and he knew that if he was to leave, he may never get another opportunity like the one that lay in front of him. In retrospect, it wasn't a wise decision as it ultimately led to the shattering of his health, and eventual death, but it was what anyone would have done in his shoes.

Bryson Threatt post 2

Lanyon choses as he does because hes nervous and under pressure. He coldnt resist and pass up the offer. He was also very curious, so he decided to stay. That decision did not turned turn out to be the best for Lanyon because he ended up dead. So, this was not a wise decision for Lanyon, but he did not know it at the time. He did not know that he would end up dead from staying. If you were in that situation, you probably would have chosen the same path that he chose to follow because people's curisity takes over their fear.

Nikki Jackson post 2

The small visitor seems to attempt to persuade Lanyon into seeing him try the concoction first, so willingly, this is the path he chooses. Lanyon had been great friends with Jekyll, and now that everything is changing, Lanyon will of course be a bit concerned. The atmosphere of this situation seems to only get more uncomfortable by the second; his best friend is turning ill and is isolating himself from the world, he is given the task of following out a very strange plan of the doctor’s, and is now approached by a small man that is offering him a mysterious drink. So in respect to this situation, yes, he did make a smart choice. If he had taken the potion himself, there might have been severe consequences. Dr. Jekyll was turned back to normal, however, the chemicals used in this mixture may not have the same effect on someone who is already their normal self. If this composition of materials was used to set that specific type of reaction, the change of medium would possibly have even deathly effects on Lanyon. This was definitely a wise choice.

Alex Whitacre Post 2

When Lanyon chooses to see what happens as the visitor downs the potion, he makes the wrong choice. By watching the visitor transform into Dr. Jekyll, everything that Lanyon has seen and heard about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde take on a whole new demention. He now knows that they are one in the same person, and this did not go well for him. The inability to admit to himself what happened and the sheer complexity of the matter clearly caused the death of Lanyon.

Meghan wetterhall post 2

Lanyon makes the decision to watch the visitor drink the substance. For many days, he has been delivering this powder, without knowledge of what it is nor where it ends up going. I think he chooses as most would: he wishes to see the effects of this experiment. I believe he made the right decision, considering the position he was in. Unfortunately though, in this situation, curiosity killed the cat. After witnessing the gruesome transformation of the small man, Lanyon is unable to recover from the shock. He passes away a few weeks later. If Lanyon had had time to think about his actions and their consequences, he may have chosen differently. He may have chosen to leave the results of the experiment to his imagination, where he would be able to make up many guesses about the experiment without the danger of knowing.

Katherine Marting Post 2

Lanyon’s decisions were all very rational especially because of the circumstances. After having to break into one of his closest friend’s house, Dr. Jekyll, and after the “visitor” comes into Lanyon’s home and mixes the concoction I would believe anyone would be curious to see what happens. As Lanyon’s decision reflects, watching the “visitor” drink it was diffidently something interesting and something no other man has witnessed. Whether Lanyon’s decision was wise or not depends on your curiosity and knowledge. At that time, Lanyon did not know that the “visitor” was Mr. Hyde, a murderer. If Lanyon had known all the facts his decisions would most likely have been different.

Rebecca Hanrahan comments 1 and 2

1. I don't agree with Stephanie. Most people would not choose to see the visitor drink the mixture, especially if they had time to think and consider what could actually be happening. If not under pressure, Lanyon could have possibly made the same decision.

2. I agree with Cory's comment. Many times, when money and riches are involved in a choice, people will automatically choose said choice, because they will gain from it. This factor may or may not affect Lanyon's decision, but it most definitely has some input.

Valeria Post Two

Curiosity got the better of Lanyon. He simply couldn’t refuse the offer that the situation and Mr. Hyde presented. Of course, in the end, the choice did him no good, for he ended up neither wiser not richer, just more pale and very much terrified. However, he knew not what would happen to him. Would he have chosen the same path if he knew that he would die from it? Probably not. However, there were many warnings along the way that foreshadowed this development, and the doctor just chose to ignore them. The mysterious letter, the tough lock, the odd contents of the drawer, the nature of the visitor, and the “enigma” of the choice all told the same story. If it were me, I would not have let him stay a second longer. But if “A man should live if only to satisfy his curiosity,” as one proverb states, then Lanyon lived a good life, no?

Josh, post 2

Throughout the book, Lanyon is portrayed as a very rational person. Because of this, he can not accept the idea of something supernatural occurring and has to see it from his own eyes to believe it. When asked if he wants to watch the mysterious “visitor” drink the solution, Lanyon’s curiosity overcomes his fear and he decides to stay and watch. This is a very bad decision on Lanyon’s part for the “visitor” warns him of the possible danger. His curiosity was the result of his very rational beliefs. Lanyon did not believe such a thing could happen and because of this had to see it for himself. This poor decision soon results in his death.

Rebecca Hanrahan Post 2

Lanyon was trying to be a loyal friend to Dr. Jekyll when the latter asked for a favor. When the visitor rambles on about the outcomes of the two choices, it doesn't seem to phase Lanyon's decision. The choice Lanyon makes is clear, stating that he is already deep into the situation, and there's no turning back. Besides, if a strange, crazy man was standing in front of me, demanding to know what I want him to do, I would certainly tell him to continue with the intended plans. Under pressure, humans make irrational decisions, and Lanyon's is no exception. He made the choice because of a combination of two factors: panic and curiosity. If Lanyon had not been eager to find out what would happen to the visitor, and nervous, then maybe his life wouldn't end so shortly.

Cory post 2

When Lanyon is faced with this decision, he chooses to see what will happen if the concoction is imbibed by this stranger. He choice what most human beings would have chosen in the same situation, and the stranger tells him that if he stays to watch them he will be rich and famous. So based on this information he made the obvious chose. For some reason, Lanyon could not handle what he saw. This unworldly transformation was too much for his old mind and in the following weeks his health began to deteriorate and he soon died. In short, he did not make a decision that would benefit him, but no one would be able to escape that grasp of curiosity at that moment, so the choice was inevitable.

Connor Brooks, Post 2

As it stands, Lanyon has been asked by Dr. Jekyll to help him with a highly secretive and mysterious task. Because of Lanyon’s devotion to Jekyll, he obliges to help his dearest friend in a time of need. However, it isn’t Dr. Jekyll who comes to greet Lanyon when he drops off the specified package. Instead, Mr. Hyde comes and consumes the chemicals that Lanyon brought. Much to the surprise of Lanyon, Mr. Hyde transforms back into Dr. Jekyll and Lanyon realizes that his friend, Jekyll, has been Mr. Hyde this whole time and is a murderer. Lanyon is obviously emotionally distraught by this and ends up dying from the occurrence. The old adage “Curiosity killed the cat.” could definitely describe this whole series of events. I feel that Lanyon was very unwise with this situation. It’s obvious that under the circumstances that Jekyll asked for this event to go down, something sinister was behind it. Hyde also warned Lanyon before he underwent the transformation that he would be wise to leave the premises before it happened. Unfortunately, Lanyon, having been blinded by curiosity, did not take the life-saving advice and it turned out to be a very unwise decision in the end.

Stephanie Post 2

Lanyon chooses, as most people would, to see the "visitor" drink the mixture. After playing a part in providing the substances for the man, he feels that he should get to see the outcome of the mystery. Putting yourself in his shoes, would you not do the same thing? Although, after seeing Dr.Jekyll appear and realizing his friend is a murderer, he dies within a short time frame. His curiousity was satisfied, but he lay on his death bed shortly after. He did not make a wise decision, but you can not blame him for choosing what he did and he suffered the consequences of having unwelcome knowledge

Post Number two--due Thursday, comments Friday

When the “visitor” come to Lanyon’s home and mixes the solution, he asks, “Will you be wise? Will you suffer me to take this glass in my hand and go forth from your house without further parley? Or has the greed of curiosity too much command of you?”

Why does Lanyon choose as he does? Was this a wise choice?

Elizabeth comments 1 and 2

1. I disagree with Katherine when she says that since Mr. Hyde broke the law, it is okay for Mr. Utterson to break the law. If you applied this rule to every day life, the world would be one huge mess. It just doesn't seem like the right way to live or deal with Mr. Utterson's situation.

2. I agree with Nikki's post. I like the idea of having a metting between Mr. Utterson and Mr. Jekyll, and I agree that above all Mr. Utterson should stick with his instincts and ideals.

Elizabeth Flamming Post 1

Even though it is clear that Mr. Hyde is a very bad man, and possibly a murderer, I still believe that Mr. Utterson should repect Mr. Jekyll's will. Until he has any proof that Mr. Jekyll is being blackmailed by Mr. Hyde, the law will demand that Mr. Hyde be left the belongings of Mr. Jekyll. On the other hand, some people could argue that Mr. Hyde does not deserve to obtain the inheritance. Either way, Mr. Utterson will have to choose between what he believes is right, and his respect and admiration for the law.

Nikki Jackson comments 1,2

1. I do not agree with Valeria on the statement describing the trust between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson. The two men seem to be very good friends, and although the decisions made by Dr. Jekyll should be trusted by the lawyer, Mr. Hyde’s character proves otherwise. Not only should this trust be reconsidered for the irresponsible actions of Mr. Hyde, but also for the curious letter that seems to have been forged by the doctor himself.

2. I agree with Stephanie from the legal perspective. Mr. Utterson is a lawyer, and it is his job to follow the law. If making thing decision to follow the will become harmful to the community and others, then other authorities would have to take over. However, this would probably not be the case considering the fact that the inheritor will most likely be convicted, and all of the possessions would have to be dealt with in other ways.

Alex Whitacre comments 1 & 2

1: Chris brings up a great point when he says that not following the will could be deadly for Mrr. Utterson. Mr. Hyde has murdered before, and it is very possible that he could murder Mr. Utterson to get his items.

2: I also agree with Nikki when she says that a legal meeting should be held to determine if Mr. Hyde should be allowed to recieve the money. In my post, I thought that Mr. Hyde shouldn't get the money, but there was no legal way around it. However, this idea that Nikki presented sounds perfect to me.

Meghan Wetterhall comments 1 and 2

Comment 1: I agree with Neel. In his post, he proposes the idea of putting the will money up for bait. This way, everyone would get there way; Mr. Utterson wouldn't be breaking the law and he would still be following Mr. Jekyll's wishes.

Comment 2: I also agree with Valeria. She explains the difficulty of choosing between the will and the law. Unfortunatly, whichever one he decides will have consequences.

1. Nikki says that Mr. Utterson should do what he thinks is best for the community. I agree with the fact that sometimes people need to decide for themselves what the right thing to do is. But they should also take into account that the right thing, in this case, contradicts the law. So, when answering the question "Why did you let the fugitive have the money?", the answer "I have a sense of moral duty" will not exactly cut it.

2.I agree with Cory: there isn't much of a choice really left with Mr. Utterson. If Mr. Hyde comes to claim the will, he goes to jail. And if he doesn't come, he will never get the will. Either way, Mr. Utterson does not have a decision to make.

Stephanie Field Comments 1 and 2

1. I disagree with Valeria when she states that in the book, a murder is equivalent to the breaking of a promise. I do not recommend that Mr.Utterson break his promise to Dr. Jekyll but Mr.Hyde has murdered a man and that is unforgivable.

2. I am confused with Chris's post because I do not recall Mr.Hyde being aware of the will and of his inheritance. If he does know about the will, then I agree with Chris in saying that Mr.Utterson will be a target of Mr.Hyde's.    

Ian Evarts Comments 1 & 2

1. I disagree with Kathrine's comment #1 entirely.
"I think that since Mr. Hyde broke the law Mr. Utterson has the right to break the law as well."
If breaking the law was justified by "well, oh he did it too" and that person would would get away unscratched and unpunished, the world would be in utter chaos! The law is the law and it should stand no matter what, if someone breaks the law that should NOT give another person to break the law as well. This is in a way going back to Hammurabi code, an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth, in this case breaking the law.

2.I think Neel's post is a reasonable idea. To offer the possessions as bait. Mr. Hyde would know he would get caught eventually so the least he could do is claim the money etc. and give himself up.
This idea would be good because not only is Mr. Hyde getting caught as would have been, but he passed money etc. to his family giving them a better life in the long-run.

Connor Brooks, Comments 1 & 2

1. I agree with Josh's post. Jekyll cannot be trusted because he forged the letter, which is illegal. And if you're looking at the whole situation from a legal standpoint, this wouldn't be taken seriously.

2. I also feel that Valeria conveyed an excellent point in her post. Putting yourself in another's shoes really gives you a different perspective on a situation. I now see that, by looking at it form Utterson's perspective, it's not as easy a decision to make. If I were Utterson, I think I would ask Jekyll once more what he wanted to do about his will and then go by what he says then, regardless of personal feelings. 

Chris Wilson comments one and two

1. I agree with Stephanie's post. Mr. Utterson should just stick with his promise that he made with Dr. Jekyll. If he does not follow through he could be looking for more trouble than he wants.

2. I also agree with Meghan's post. Mr. Utterson needs to follow the laws and promises he has already made.

Comments 1&2

Comment 1
I agree with Connor. First I do not think Hyde deserves all of Jekyll’s belongings because of what he has done. Hyde is also smart enough to stay in hiding so he will not be caught. If for some strange reason he has the unwavering want for Jekyll’s things and he does try to pursue them, then he most likely will not even be able to get Jekyll’s belonging because of his current status with the authorities.

Comment 2
I agree with Michael’s post even though it conflicts with my personal opinion of whether or not Utterson will obey the will. If Jekyll tells Utterson that no matter what happens to him he must follow the will, then even if it appears that Hyde killed Jekyll, Utterson will still be required to give Hyde all of Jekyll’s possessions.

Katherine Marting Comments 1 and 2

1. In Megan’s post she discussed how Mr. Utterson has to deal with choosing between a friend and the law. I think that since Mr. Hyde broke the law Mr. Utterson has the right to break the law as well. Therefore in the situation Megan has brought up I feel Mr. Utterson has no choice but to break the law so that his friend benefits and Mr. Hyde gets nothing.
2. Ian’s post says that Mr. Hyde should get the inheritance since that is what it says on the will. I strongly disagree because sometimes people need to break rules to better the outcome to the problem. Ian’s solution would only make Mr. Hyde a worse person since he would now be filled with money and possessions that he knows he doesn’t deserve.

Neel Comments 1 & 2

1. I agree with Josh that Mr. Utterson should not give Jekyll's possessions. Hyde is a criminal and would would use the money and possessions to continue his illegal actions. It might also lead him to try to kill Dr. Jekyll to get his possessions.


2.I also agree with Chris on how Mr. Utterson would be endangering himself and others by not giving Hyde the possessions. He has already been shown as a ruthless murderer and would probably do it again, especially if he had a reason this time.

Jeremy Sanders Post One

Mr. Utterson should not trust Mr. Hyde with the matter of an entire inheritance. Mr. Hyde is known to be a criminal and to lie and steal to and from other people. If Dr. Jekkle dies, it would most likely be the fault of Mr. Hyde.Mr. Utterson should not have promised Mr. Hyde the will if Dr. Jekkle died because it is very tempting for Mr. Hyde to get carried away and kill Dr. Jekkle. Mr. Hyde is a criminal and should not be trusted.

daniel comer comments one and two

1
i somewhat agree with katherine when she says "I think that since Mr. Hyde broke the law Mr. Utterson has the right to break the law as well." Ian believes that this is very open-ended which it is; but if you think about it it can be justified as well. i think that if you are put in the situation where you're family is killed you might just want revenge....in which case would be breaking the law. another subject of this is the dealth penalty. i dont believe it should be around but as long as it is the arguement can be made that killing will get you killed, which is shown to be legal..but ethics and morales will be challenged no matter what.
2
my views tend to be a little mixed as i also concur with ian. he makes a good point. the law is the law and you have to obey it...even though what you think is right isnt always what is legal. morales are morales but jail time for an easy case shouldnt be a problem. give him the will and leave it alone for now.

Josh Comments 1 and 2

1. I agree with Corey when he says if Jekyll dies, then Utterson will completely disregard the will. I do not think that Utterson, a lawyer, will agree to giving money to a criminal, who would most likely use it for bad.
   

2. I also agree with Chris W when he says that Hyde will come after Utterson if he does not keep the promise. Hyde is a criminal after all and will most likely want the money. His cruelty shows that he will do anything he has to, to get what he wants.

Bryson Threatt, post one

Hyde is controlling of Jekyll, and Utterson doesn’t want to honor Jekyll’s will. This is because if anything happens to Jekyll, it will be a result of something Hyde has done to him. Utterson thinks the will was written by Hyde and the will shouldn’t go to such a bad man. The only way Utterson could keep his promise is if Jekyll wasn’t hurt in any way from Hyde. Anything other than this, and Hyde wouldn’t keep his word.

Meghan Wetterhall

Mr. Utterson is in a very bad position in this situation: he must choose between being a good friend to Mr. Jekyll and following the law. Although this can be a very difficult decision to make, I would personally choose following the law. Mr. Utterson is a lawyer and he has to consider everyone else's safety and well-being, in addition to Mr. Jekylls'. Mr. Utterson needs to look at the big picture and all of the other consequences that would occur if he did play the part of a "good friend" to Mr. Jekyll.

Chris Wilson Post One

Mr. Utterson made a promise to Dr. Jekyll that he would follow out with the will. If Mr. Utterson does not follow through with the will he will be putting him self in more danger. Mr. Hyde knows all about the will, so he knows what he should be receiving if Dr. Jekyll is gone. Mr. Hyde is a dangerous man and if Mr. Utterson does not follow through he will be the next target. But if Mr. Hyde never comes back for the will there is nothing Mr. Utterson can do. Mr. Utterson should just keep the will in the safe and try to forget about it. This way Mr. Utterson will not feel bad about following through with the will because Mr. Hyde knew all about it and he could have claimed it at any time.

Nikki Jackson Post 1

As a lawyer, Utterson is definitely being put on the spot to do the right thing by law; however knowing the laws that are described to be followed under wills have made it required for the lawyer to carry out the wishes of the decease. This makes things a bit more complicated in the fact that we know about the criminal record that Mr. Hyde now holds. Once the case against Hyde is further investigated, a meeting should be held with Mr. Jekyll to decide if this is still the right choice for his personal will. If this plan does not work out for some reason, the stout devilish man would most likely be held as guilty and because he would be held in custody, the conditions under which he could have received the money could possibly be up for debate. Criminals such as Hyde should definitely not be able to encompass that great amount of riches and would not be able to take on the responsibility that comes with it, as well. If things come to their worst, the lawyer should follow his own instincts, do what’s best for the safety of the community, and not allow the money to be given to such a poor character.

Daniel post one

Mr. utterson has a signifgant choice to make. I personally believe that the elements shown in the story ought to give him morale enough to not give the belongings to Mr. Hyde who is seemingly a terrible person even though it goes against the will of my jekyll. you can make the arguement that its against the law and that its wrong but when it comes down to it , you need to do whats right. if it means you serve jail time or a hefty fine, you do it so the deceased will be able to rest in peace. i'm not saying two wrongs make a right or anything like that, but if you're given the oppurtunity to do good and stand morally straight you take it.

Ian Evarts post #1

Sorry about that i pressed enter.

I feel Mr. Hyde should receive the belongings and inheritance from Dr. Jekyll. Though Mr. Hyde is a criminal, the will specifically stated to leave the belongings to Mr. Hyde. If Mr. Hyde is convicted and sent to jail the money can still be passed on to people of Hyde's choosing, to give them a better life. Though Mr. Utterson finds it now unethical and immoral to keep the promise to Jekyll, his morals and ethics are irrelevant. The will says give the inheritance to hyde, so be it, no matter what Uttersons feelings are on this.

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Neel Post 1

I think Mr. Utterson should offer the possessions of Dr. Jekyll up as bait to Mr. Hyde. If Mr. Hyde comes to claim them he will be apprehended and sent to jail for life or hanged for murder. I think that it is then Mr. Utterson's responsibility to find the closest family of friend of Dr. Jekyll and give all his possessions to whomever that is, whether it be himself or someone else. Mr. Utterson seems a good judge of character and shouldn't have any problems finding whoever it may be. Because Mr. Hyde obtained all the possessions just to give them up for murder, Mr. Utterson fulfilled his promise. And he would also give the possessions to whomever really deserves them. If there is a dispute on who should get the possessions, Mr. Utterson is a lawyer and would easily be able to defend his choice.

Michael Standard: Post One

This situation changes Utterson's duty towards the will. Depending on the original reason that Jekyll proposed it, Utterson might very well have still kept the will's standings. Hyde's crime requires that the lawyer question Jekyll for information on his reasons, and his questioning proves that Hyde, in fact, forced Jekyll to hand over his possessions. Because of this, Jekyll changes his will, and Utterson has no choice but to attempt to convict Hyde.

Stephanie Field Post 1

Mr.Utterson should leave Dr.Jekyll's belongings to Mr.Hyde. From a legal standpoint, Utterson is bound by the law to follow the wishes of the doctor and deliver the belongings to the person stated in the will. If Mr.Utterson did not follow the terms of the will, he would be breaking a promise and ignoring an important document. However, if Mr.Hyde is apprehended and convicted, it would be Mr. Utterson's job to obtain the belongings and hold them until further instructions.

Valeria Post One

When looking from a third-person’s perspective, the answer is quite obvious: Mr. Utterson should not give Dr. Jekyll’s inheritance to Mr. Hyde. Hyde is a criminal, and he should in no way be given anything of value, forget an entire inheritance. However, if you were put in Utterson’s shoes, what would be the right thing to do? The pride and moral values mean everything to the lawyer. To go back of a promise is unforgivable, and if his book it is the equivalent of murder. Utterson also knows Dr. Jekyll well, and the former knows that the doctor is able to make just decisions. Even the thoughts that Mr. Hyde could have done something immoral should not betray the trust Utterson has in Dr. Jekyll and the pride he has in himself.

Katherine Marting Post 1

Mr. Hyde certainly should not get Dr. Jekyll’s possessions and such. Mr. Utterson should be sure of his decision not to give anything to Mr. Hyde since he killed a man. If you were to take away a man’s life then you have to right to take the possession of another’s. Even if Mr. Utterson disregards that point these events that have been occurring are very curious and nothing has been truly explained. Therefore at this moment there is not a clear decision that is better than the other.

Josh Traynelis Post 1

I do not think that Utterson should keep Dr. Jekyll’s promise. Hyde is a criminal and if he receives the will, he will most likely use it for bad. In addition to this, lately Dr. Jekyll has acted strangely and secretively about his relationship with Mr. Hyde. When handed a letter written from Mr. Hyde to Dr. Jekyll, Utterson is able to observe that the two handwritings were written by the same person. This shows that Dr. Jekyll forged the letter from a murderer and proves to Utterson that Dr. Jekyll cannot be trusted. Although Dr. Jekyll is one of Utterson’s close friends I do not believe that Utterson should keep the promise with him.

Connor Brooks, Post 1

I feel that Mr. Hyde shouldn’t receive Dr. Jekyll’s possessions because he doesn’t deserve them. Now that he’s a wanted criminal, he wouldn’t legally be allowed to have them anyway if he was wanted for murder. After the news spreads that the doctor has been killed, Utterson decides to investigate by visiting Jekyll at his home. Utterson believes that he is hiding Hyde somewhere in his house, but Jekyll assures Utterson that Hyde will never be seen again. However, during this sequence of events, it seems to me that Jekyll was angry with Hyde and wouldn’t have wanted Hyde to inherit his possessions anyway. Therefore, from a legal standpoint and a moral standpoint, I feel Hyde should not receive Jekyll’s possessions.

Cory Grober post 1

Mr. Utterson is in a very difficult position. First there is the extremely strange will that asks Utterson to give Hyde all of Dr. Jekyll’s belongings under any circumstance of his disappearance. Then after Hyde kills a man, Dr. Jekyll says he will never see Hyde again. So what is Utterson supposed to do if Jekyll dies or disappears. Should he try and find Hyde and give him all of Jekyll’s stuff or should he try to bring him in to custody. Utterson will probably want to bring Hyde to custody, but he might be required to give him all of Jekyll’s belongings because he signed the will. On the other hand Hyde might not even be able to get Jekyll’s belongings because he is a criminal, as soon as he comes out of hiding he might be instantly apprehended by the authorities. I think if Jekyll dies then Utterson will completely disregard the will and try as hard as possible to find and stop Hyde.

Alex Whitacre post 1

The fact that Mr. Hyde is now a fugitive changes everything. Mr. Utterson should not give the money and property to Mr. Hyde because the uses to which that money would be put to would most likely be unlawful. However, to keep the promise, Mr. Utterson could turn the money over to Hyde only after he is assured that the money won't be used in an unlawful manner. But since the will states that everything must go to Mr. Hyde, I'm not sure there is much that can be done.

J & H Post One due Friday night

Utterson makes a promise to Dr. Jekyll that he will honor Jekyll's will if Jekyll either dies or disappears. Now that Hyde is a fugitive, what should Utterson do if something happens to Jekyll?? How can he keep his promise?