Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde - STRUCTURE Flashcards
How is the reader kept in the dark?
Key facts are gradually revealed - adds suspense
Describe the narration of the book, and how this effects the reader
Anonymous third person narrator - follows thoughts, actions and emotions of Utterson - information revealed to him + reader - when he asks questions so do we - adds suspense, keep engaged
Describe the order of events in the book and how this creates and effect for the reader
Not chronological - adds suspense - gradually learn links
Why are there narratives from Utterson, Lanyon and Jekyll?
To show different perspectives
Why are Lanyon and Jekyll’s narratives left to the end?
They unveil the mystery - left until end for tension
What role does Mr Enfield play?
He introduces Hyde (trampling of girl) in Chapter 1 - leads to Utterson investigating
Mr Enfield introduces eerie atmosphere + starts the story
Why does the book show different view points (eg. maid)?
To reinforce the horror Hyde creates
