Chapter 8- The Last Night

Question 1

Summarise what happens in this chapter?

Answer 1

• Poole is suspicious about Jekyll and calls Hyde for his help
• The men have the door broken enter Jekylls cabinet door
• Hyde is find lying dead and Utterson finds a letter addressed to him, from Jekyll

Question 2

Why does Poole think that Jekyll had been murdered/disappeared?

Answer 2

• he heard a cry from the cabinet door that didnt sound like Jekyll
• He saw him, and the reaction to being caught by Poole wasnt normal

Question 3

Give a quote that suggests that poole thinks Jekyll was murdered?

Answer 3

“In the belief of my heart….murder was done”

Question 4

Give a quote that reuses the word ‘wrong’ and what is the effect of this

Answer 4

“There is something wrong”

• Lanyon used this word before he died so we get the feeling that someone may die

Question 5

What does Utterson find in one hand of Hydes dead body?

Answer 5

The remains of a crushed vial

Question 6

What time does the incident take place?

Answer 6

10pm

Question 7

Why is Utterson alarmed at the thought of ‘foul play’?

Answer 7

It can be seen as a taboo topic in the Victorian era

Question 8

Give a quote that describes the setting in this chapter and what technique is used here?

Answer 8

“wild, cold seasonable night”

Pathetic fallacy

Question 9

Give a quote that describes Pooles face, as a result of fear, and what technique is used here?

Answer 9

“his face was white”

• white in contrast to the dark atmosphere could suggest innocence vs sin

Question 10

Give a quote that suggests that the servants/workers in Jekylls home were scared as a whole and explain the technique used?

Answer 10

They were “huddled together like a flock of sheep”

• simile: perhaps used sheep to present obedience

Question 11

what does the specific time of Jekylls disappearance of “eight days ago” tell us about Pooles relationship with Jekyll?

Answer 11

It shows that Poole knows Jekyll very well

Question 12

What is a quote that uses alliteration to describe how badly Hyde wanted the drug and why may alliteration have been used?

Answer 12

“The drug is wanted bitter bad”

Alliteration: harsh ‘b’ sound shows how severely Hyde wanted the drug

Question 13

Analyse another quote that shows Pooles fear (p.s this quote refers to hairs standing on end)

Answer 13

‘Hair stood upon my head like quills”

The simile “like quills” highlights the significance of writing, as opposed to speaking

Question 14

Give a quote that shows Uttersons lawyer-like tone?

Answer 14

“I shall consider it my duty to break in that door”

Question 15

Give a quote that tells us that Poole thought that Hyde was in the cabinet and what themes link together in this quote?

Answer 15

“I give you my bible-word it was Mr Hyde”

• link between religion/sin

Question 16

‘to and fro’ is repeated next to each other in this chapter, what could this symbolise?

Answer 16

The quick transitions from jekyll into hyde and vice versa

Question 17

What quote describe Hyde’s steps (in the cabinet room) and what does this contrast with?

Answer 17

“His steps fell lightly”

• This contrasts with his ruthless animal-like characteristics

Question 18

What does Hyde say when Utterson calls him out of the cabinet room?

Answer 18

“For God’s sake, have mercy”

Question 19

Analyse the quote that talks about the state of hydes body when door was broken down?

Answer 19

“contorted and still switching”

• The prefix ‘dis’ isnt used to indicate the end of Hyde

Question 20

Give a quote that links personification and a kettle and what does this suggest?

Answer 20

“The kettle singing”

• This suggests that in Victorian society, life just carries on. (e.g. the kettle carries on working as usual)

Question 21

What could the ‘white salt’ in Jekylls experiments portray?

Answer 21

Innocent and purity

Question 22

Give a quote that describes the door being broken and what does this tell us?

Answer 22

“lock burst in sunder’

• breaking of door represents the unravelling of secrets and the revelation of the evil nature in men

Question 23

What was the last thing Utterson said to Poole in this chapter?

Answer 23

“I would say nothing of this paper” (the letters from Jekyll)

Question 24

In Jekylls letter, starting with “My dear Utterson”, why could it be that the first sentence is very long?

Answer 24

To quicken the pace of the letter and create a sense of desperation (Jekyll may have been in a rush)

Question 25

What is the importance of the use of Uttersons full name in the letter from Jekyll?

Answer 25

• It creates a sense of formality
• Makes the letter personal
• gives meaning to the letter