Now, my good man,” said the lawyer, "be explicit. What are you afraid of?”

"I’ve been afraid for about a week,” returned Poole, doggedly disregarding the question, "and I can bear it no more.”

The man’s appearance amply bore out his words; his manner was altered for the worse; and except for the moment when he had first announced his terror, he had not once looked the lawyer in the face. Even now, he sat with the glass of wine untasted on his knee, and his eyes directed to a corner of the floor. "I can bear it no more,” he repeated.

"Come,” said the lawyer, "I see you have some good reason, Poole; I see there is something seriously amiss. Try to tell me what it is.”

"I think there’s been foul play,” said Poole, hoarsely.

How does this event best connect to the theme "Appearances shape people’s opinions”?

A. Mr. Utterson is surprised that Poole comes to speak with him.
B. Mr. Utterson asks Poole why he is frightened.
C. Poole looks so disturbed that Mr. Utterson listens to him closely.
D. Poole has a strong feeling that something is wrong at the Jekyll home.

Poole's disturbed appearance significantly influences Mr. Utterson's reaction, demonstrating how appearances shape people's opinions and their actions in response to a given situation.

Explanation:

The event best connects to the theme "Appearances shape people's opinions" through the interaction between Poole and Mr. Utterson. In this case, Poole's disturbed appearance prompts Mr. Utterson to take his fears seriously and listen closely. Seeing Poole so visibly shaken, Mr. Utterson senses that the situation is grave and warrants attention. Poole's physical manifestation of fear influences Mr. Utterson's perception and actions. This illustrates how appearances can be a powerful factor in shaping one's opinion about another's state of mind and the severity of a situation.