Analysis of characters J+H Flashcards
Describe Dr Jekyll
1) Appears to be a good man- known for charity work
2) He’s friendly and sociable-“every mark of capacity and kindness “
3) Victorian gentleman- “head held high” , “fond of the respect”
How does jekyll put on a false face
1) He worries about his hidden desires- he thinks they’re far worse than they are because he’s obsessed with appearing respectable
2) His hidden desires make him feel very guilty- “deeper trench”
How is doctor jekyll ambitious, respectable and troubled?
Ambitious- “every guarantee of an honourable distinguished future”
Respectable-“well known and highly considered”
Troubled-“I bring the life of that unhappy Henry jekyll to an end”
How is jekyll an ambitious man of science?
1) Jekyll experiments in “transcendental medicine”, he’s lost the respect of Dr lanyon because of his “unscientific balderdash”
2) Jekylls work is not seen as respectful because it crosses the boundary of science of the material world into the supernatural
Target grade 8-9 analysis comparing jekyll and Hyde
Some Victorian scientists believed in the idea of a “criminal type”, they thought that persistent criminals could be identified by their physical attributes. Stevenson explores this idea by suggesting that Hydes wickedness displays itself in his physical characteristics. However, Stevenson ultimately rejects the idea of a “criminal type” by making Hyde part of the “respectable” Jekyll
How does hyde embody wickedness?
1) Whereas jekyll is a mixture of good and evil, hyde is “pure evil”
2) he’s “delighted” in the murder of carew
3) evil in his appearance
How is hyde merciless, strange, self centred?
Merciless- “a man who was without bowels of mercy”
Strange-“ he gives a strong feeling of deformity”
Self centred-“his every act and thought centred on self”
How is hyde like an animal?
Ape like fury
The Victorian’s considered their society to be civilised and the animalistic side of hyde disrupted this utopia
How are jekyll and hyde opposites?
1) Jekyll has “kindness” - Hyde is “callous”
2) Jekyll has “a tall fine build“ - Hyde is “dwarfish”
3) Jekyll has “all men’s respect” - Hyde is “damnable”
How is Utterson serious, reputable and brave?
Serious- “a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile”
Reputable- “ the last good influence in the lives of down- going men”
Brave- “I shall consider it my duty to break in that door”
Target grade 8-9 of Uttersons obsessions
Uttersons obsession with reputation sometimes comes into conflict with his reason. For example, even when it’s clear jekyll is lying, Utterson never suspects his friend of having sinister intentions. Utterson can’t imagine that a respected doctor like jekyll could have anything in common with a disreputable man like hyde and
How does Utterson repress his desires
He doesn’t smile much and is “cold and “dreary”. He has more of a human side but doesn’t let it show in his speech
How is Utterson curious about hyde?
1) “a singularly strong, almost an inordinate curiosity”
How is dr lanyon faithful, friendly and conventional?
Faithful- “I felt bound to do as he requested”
Friendly-“welcomed him with both hands”
Conventional-“Jekyll became too fanciful for me”
How is lanyons shock presented?
Lanyons shock is shown by the breakdown of his language, he repeatedly screams “O God!” As he watches Hyde transform into Jekyll
