Chapter 1 Flashcards
“It was like some damned juggernaut”
HYDE description
Simile-shows Hyde’s inhumanity and Utterson shock towards his violent actions
“A man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile”
UTTERSON description
Word choice- he was a very serious man
“…the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence…”
UTTERSON description
Word choice- makes him seem reliable and trust worthy.
“trampled calmly”
HYDE actions
Oxymoron/contrast shows his heartlessness
“brought out the sweat on me like running”
HYDE description
Similes Hydes presence was unnerving
“Black, sneering coolness”
HYDE description
Oxymoron/contrast- shows Hyde’s cruel and inhumane character, colour imagery of ‘black’ gives sinister connotations
“Really like satan”
HYDE description
Simile, religious reference-emphasises Hyde’s evil nature by comparing him to Satan
“Something displeasing, something downright detestable”
HYDE description
Hyperbole, alliteration- emphasises Enfield’s unexplainable disgust towards Hyde