Character Analysis: Inspector Newman Flashcards

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How is inspector Newcomen presented ?

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Bumbling and innocent

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What do first assume with the introduction of Newcomen ?

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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

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Historical context of London police ?

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London had no city wide organized police force
People distrusted the police

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What does Newcomen say ?

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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

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What does Newcomen represent ?

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People’s mistrust of the police

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