Chapter 2 Flashcards
“This was a ______, _______, dapper ___-_____ gentleman”?
What does this mean?
“This was a hearty, healthy, dapper red-faced gentleman”
Description of Dr Lanyon’s appearance. Contrasts later on after witnessing Hyde transform into Jekyll.
“unscientific __________”?
What does this mean?
“unscientific balderdash”
Dr Lanyon is overscrupulous and calls Jekyll’s science to be nonsense.
“Mr Hyde ______ ____ with a _______ ______ of breath…”?
What does this mean?
“Mr Hyde shrank back with a hissing intake of the breath…”
Mr Utterson’s first encounter with Hyde. “Hissing” symbolises a snake which could represent the devil.
“_______ aloud into a ______ laugh”?
What does this mean
“snarled aloud into a savage laugh”
Hyde has no regard or understanding of polite conversation - his behaviour is barbaric.
“Mr Hyde was ____ and ________, he gave an __________ __ _________ without any ________ ____________, he had a ___________ smile…”
What does this quote mean?
“Mr Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation, he had a displeasing smile…”
Mr Utterson’s description of Hyde - echoes previous description by Enfield. Hyde’s appearance bears a mark into the soul.
“unknown ________, ________ and fear”?
What does this mean?
“unknown disgust, loathing and fear”
Mr Utterson’s strong judgement about Hyde. Similarly to “loathing” of Enfield. Everyone reacts the same way.
“he felt… a ______ and ________ of life”?
What does this mean?
“he felt… a nausea and distaste of life”
Hyde makes you question the purpose of life. Links with later on when Lanyon talks about his life after witnessing Hyde’s transformation.
“Great air of ______ and _______ though it was now _______ into ________”?
What does this mean?
“great air of wealth and comfort though it was now plunged into darkness”
Jekyll’s house represents his secret, inner experiments which are now sinful. Metaphor; the “darkness” represents experimentation with Hyde.
