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Who is Poole in the novella?
Jekyll’s loyal servant of twenty years, who helps uncover the truth in the final chapters. (Throughout)
What does Poole symbolise?
Loyalty, class duty, and the limits of Victorian servitude; he bridges class boundaries when he seeks Utterson’s help. (Throughout)
How does Poole’s class position shape his role?
As a butler, he knows Jekyll intimately but through a master‑servant lens, highlighting Victorian hierarchy. (Context)
What does Poole’s loyalty reveal?
He protects Jekyll even when afraid: ‘doggedly disregarding the question’. (Chapter 2)
What does ‘twenty years’ in Jekyll’s service suggest?
Longevity emphasises trust, familiarity, and deep loyalty. (Chapter 8)
How does Poole show initiative in Chapter 8?
He seeks Utterson when he senses ‘something wrong’, driving the plot forward. (Chapter 8)
What does Poole’s fear reveal about the situation?
‘I wish I may die if I like it… I’m afraid’ shows genuine terror and heightens gothic tension. (Chapter 8)
What does ‘Hold your tongue!’ reveal about Poole?
His ‘ferocity of accent’ shows stress and leadership under pressure. (Chapter 8)
What does Poole’s certainty about the voice show?
‘Have I been twenty years in this man’s house, to be deceived about his voice?’ shows his intimate knowledge of Jekyll. (Chapter 8)
What does ‘that thing in the mask was never Dr Jekyll’ reveal?
Poole recognises Hyde’s impersonation, showing his perceptiveness and loyalty. (Chapter 8)
How does Poole contribute to the theme of duality?
He notices the difference between Jekyll and Hyde, highlighting the split identity. (Chapter 8)
How does Poole’s behaviour contrast with upper‑class restraint?
He expresses emotion openly, unlike Utterson or Enfield, reflecting class differences. (Throughout)
What does Poole’s collaboration with Utterson symbolise?
Cross‑class cooperation suggests societal progress and unity against hidden evil. (Chapter 8)
What is Poole’s key moment in Chapter 2?
He informs Utterson that Jekyll is ‘out’ and that servants must obey Hyde, foreshadowing Hyde’s dominance. (Chapter 2)
What is Poole’s key moment in Chapter 8?
He and Utterson break into the laboratory and discover Hyde’s body, revealing the truth. (Chapter 8)
How does Poole’s relationship with Jekyll function?
He is devoted, protective, and deeply familiar with Jekyll’s habits, making him crucial to the investigation. (Throughout)
