Elements of Relationships

Mr. Richard Enfield and Mr. Utterson share a relationship that confuses many because they have little in common. Mr. Enfield is Mr. Utterson’s distant kinsman. They routinely take Sunday walks without ever making conversation with one another. Those who encounter Mr. Enfield and Mr. Utterson take note of their dull faces. However, these Sunday walks serve as the zenith of each week, bringing the two friends the utmost joy. They often have to cancel plans in order to take pleasure in the walks. The significance of their relationship is that it helps distinguish Mr. Utterson’s character. His relationship with Mr. Enfield serves as proof of his undemonstrative nature. The purpose in relation to the plot is the discovery of Dr. Jekyll’s laboratory. Other importance is that the discovery of the lab on their walk sparks Mr. Utterson’s interest in finding the identity of Hyde.