"poor harry jekyll,” [mr. utterson] thought, "my mind misgives me he is in deep waters! he was wild when he was young; a long while ago to be sure; but in the law of god, there is no statute of limitations. ay, it must be that; the ghost of some old sin, the cancer of some concealed disgrace . .” which statement best describes how mr. utterson is characterized in the excerpt? the author uses direct characterization to show that mr. utterson is a judgmental person. the author uses direct characterization to show that mr. utterson is a deeply spiritual man. the author uses indirect characterization to show that mr. utterson is a concerned and caring friend. the author uses indirect characterization to show that mr. utterson is cruel and vengeful.