Character Analysis: Inspector Newman Flashcards
1
Q
How is inspector Newcomen presented ?
A
Bumbling and innocent
2
Q
What do first assume with the introduction of Newcomen ?
A
The arrival of a senior police officer will further the plot and advance the solving of the case however this is anything but the truth
3
Q
Historical context of London police ?
A
London had no city wide organized police force
People distrusted the police
4
Q
What does Newcomen say ?
A
He talks about Hyde saying ‘ he don’t seem a very popular character’
- use of non standard English in ‘dont’ conveys Stevensons intention here is to imply he will be of no use solving the case
- this is because speech mirrored the ability or inability to do a job in Victorian society
5
Q
What does Newcomen represent ?
A
People’s mistrust of the police
