Directions: Write a short paragraph interpreting what you think the theme of the story is- that is, the message that the author is trying to give to the reader. Why do you feel this way? Use details specific reasons and support. How does the use of irony contribute to the theme of the story? (use PQE)

“what i heard was abominable,” said utterson. “it can make no change. you do not understand my position,” returned the doctor, with a certain incoherency of manner. “i am painfully situated, utterson; my position is a very strange—a very strange one. it is one of those affairs that cannot be mended by talking.” –the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde, robert louis stevenson write two to three sentences explaining how this passage creates suspense.