Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde - Utterson Flashcards
‘Reputable’ ‘good influence’
Victorian gentlemen. This is important as most of the novel is told from Utterson perspective so we learn that he is a trustworthy character.
‘It offended him both as a lawyer and as a lover of the sane and customary side of life’
He is a very rational character, explains why it takes him so long to accept something supernatural is going on. Doesn’t happen until utterson actually sees/hears jekylls transformation.
‘In any extremity inclined to help rather then reprove’
Shows he is a kind character, helps the reader to build a relationship with Utterson.
‘If he be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr seek’
Pun, Utterson is persistent in his quest to uncover the true reality of Mr Hyde and his relationship with Dr Jekyll.
This demonstrates Utterson’s persistence in wanting to find Mr Hyde. Stevenson uses the pun “Mr Seek” to show Utterson’s curious nature in discovering the truth about Mr Hyde.
