A symbol is a literary element that represents something beyond itself. The building Mr. Enfield and Mr. Utterson come across in the second paragraph of page two is an example of a symbol. It symbolizes mystery and the unknown. The two story tall building contained only a door and absolutely no windows. There were obvious signs that it had been neglected for an extended period of time. The purpose of the building is that it prompts Mr. Enfield to recall his strange connection to the building. His story of Hyde begins Mr. Utterson’s journey of finding out Dr. Jekyll’s relationship with Hyde. The meaning of the building symbolizes the beginning of Mr. Utterson’s investigation.
I like how you compared the door to mystery, and that it leads to Utterson's search for Hyde, saying "if he shall be Mr Hyde, then I shall be Mr Seek"
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