How is the door that Enfield and Utterson pass described?
“marks of prolonged sordid negligence.”
Not taken care off, destructed
- Destructive part in all humans
- Prolonged –> been there for a long time.
- Sordid –> immoral/ distasteful
- Key message of duality (setting reflects this)
What does Enflied decide to do at the end of the chapter?
- To never speak of the matter again.
- Introduces theme of reputation.
- He says “I am ashamed.”
- This shame is juxtaposed with Hyde’s sneering coolness
- They say this after gossiping, showing it is a facade.
- Wants to keep is secret.
Give a quote about the attack on the girl from Hyde.
“The man trampled calmly over the body and left the child screaming.”
Give a quote about Utterson’s secrecy
“I incline to Cain’s heresy, I let my brother go to the devil.”
What is Cain’s heresy?
- Biblical reference
- Cain killed his brother Abel
- God asked where Abel is.
- Cain said “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
- Means Utterson doesn’t take responsibilty for others.
What happens in Chapter 2?
Utterson reads Jekyll’s will alone (if Jekyll disappears/ dies, give all possessions to Hyde.) He goes to visit Lanyon, who says he hasn’t heard of a “Mr Hyde.” After having troubled dreams, Utterson goes to visit Mr Hyde. He now strongly believes Jekyll is being blackmailed and is adamant to find a secret about Hyde (to use against him.)
How does Lanyon describe Jekyll’s science?
“unscientific balderdash.”
- Lanyon seeks logical science.
- Duality in views of science
- Rational vs metaphysical
How is Hyde described vaguely, why does Stevenson do this?
“some deformity somewhere.”
Unclear.
Descriptive restraint - Gothic archetype, make the reader imagine way worse.
Give a quote about Hyde being evil from Chapter 2.
“O my poor Harry Jekyll, if I ever read Satan’s signature upon a face , it is that of your friend.”
What is the funny line Utterson says at the end of Chapter 2, playing on words?
- “If he shall be Mr Hyde… I shall be Mr Seek.”
- Determination to find Hyde.
- Word play, showing that Hyde hides the bad aspects of Jekyll.
- Idea of duality is introduced.
What are the 2 contrasting views of Jekyll in chapter 1 and 2?
- Unscientific balderdash, was wild when he was young.
- Very pink of properties: Chapter 1
What was Lambrosso’s Theory of born criminal?
- Person’s character/ moral standing was evident in their features.
- Criminals were expected to have particular features.
- This is shown by Hyde’s “Satan’s signature.”
What is the context of Damon and Pythius?
- They were 2 best friends in Greek Mythology.
- Stevenson uses this example as his readership would have a shared knowledge on this tale.
How is duality in Jekyll’s house created in Chapter 2?
“a great air of wealth and comfort.”
“the old disecting room”
Duality.
What would Victorians have associated a disecting room with at the time?
- Body Snatchers
- Immorality!!
- God’s image (only God can take away human life - sac religious
What would Victorians have associated a disecting room with at the time?
- Body Snatchers
- Immorality!!
What happens in Chapter 3?
Utterson and Jekyll’s friends are at a dinner party. Utterson stays behind to ask Jekyll about the will. Jekyll says Utterson must not discuss Hyde again, saying he can get rid of him when he wishes to. Jekyll reinforces that if anything happens to Jekyll, all must be given to Hyde. Utterson agrees but is suspicious…
How is Jekyll described in Chapter 3?
“slyish cast but every capacity of kindness.”
- Immediately establishes duality as a theme in novella.
Why does Jekyll call Lanyon “hide- bound?”
- Lanyon isn’t willing to open up his ideas.
- HOWEVER
- Hide- bound makes us think of Hyde, he is always on Jekyll’s mind.
What happens in Chapter 4?
Murder of respectable politician is retold by a maid. What was left was half of a cane (given as a present from Utterson to Jekyll) and a letter addressed to Utterson. Utterson takes the police officer to Hyde’s house. They find it RANDSACKED and see the other half of the cane and a green cheque book. The police officer goes to the bank and finds £1000 in Hyde’s name.
Give a quote that shows the violence of the attack against Sir Danvers Carew.
“with ape- like fury he was trampling his victim, bones were audibly shattered.”
How is the London fog described in Chapter 4?
“A great chocolate coloured pall.”
lifted and showed
a city in nightmare
What is the effect of Stevenson using the metaphor of fog being chocolate?
- Goodness externally from fog but when you look closer you see corruption.
- “Pall” –> is a cover used at funerals. Creates gothic atmosphere.
- Chapter 4
What murder did the fog provide cover for in the first half of twentieth centuries?
- Jack The Ripper
- Killed 5 women 2 years after publication of Jekyll and Hyde.
- Stevenson ahead of his time.
