The Child Victim

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

The young girl trampled by Hyde, whose family received hush money.

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The TramplingThe Trampling
The Trampling A Cruel Act A young girl, maybe eight or ten years old, is running down a cross street when she collides with a small man. The man tramples over her body and leaves her screaming on the ground. The Family's Fury The girl's family is called, and they are enraged. They join Enfield in confronting the man. They demand compensation. The Payment Hyde pays them a hundred pounds to avoid a scandal. The child is more frightened than hurt, but the incident leaves a lasting impression on everyone involved. It is the first indication of Hyde's cruelty.
a black winter morning, early in the story