Friendship Flashcards
Mr Utterson - Friendship
Loyal friend despite awkwardness - his friendships “were the growth of time”, described by the similie of “Like ivy”, which gives his friendship an all ecompassing feel to it.
“even his friendships seemed to be founded in a similar catholicity of good nature” - connotations of religion presents U as a morally right man
“embarrassed in discourse” “yet somehow lovable”
Utterson & Enfield - Friendship
Walks - “counted them the chief jewel of each week, and not only set aside occasions of pleasure, but even resisted the calls of business” - these walks clearly mean a lot to them, despite appearing strange on the surface. “It was a nut to crack for many, what these two could see in each other” - didn’t even talk on these walks yet are set in their ways - strange but they seem to enjoy them.
The incident at the window - “But Mr. Enfield only nodded his head very seriously, and walked on once more in silence.” this mirrors their previous walks, except now their silence is out of fear instead of contentedness.
trampling - E is the one that tells U about the trampling, which U takes to heart and begins to investigate. They make discoveries together, and U has to make sure that E is sure of the tale he is telling - “but i hvae been pedantically exact, as you call it” - E is offended that U could doubt him or his legitimacy “‘my dear sir…’ began Enfield, surprised out of himself” - “with a touch of sullenness”
Lanyon & Jekyll - Friendship
L keeps his scientific career and religion separate
J creates a mix of the two - “that hard law of life” “unscientific balderdash”
The 2 characters act as the oppoing sides of science and religion, demonstrating the rift between the 2 in victorian society. Described as “Damon and Pythias” - showing the extent of conflict between these two parts - almost to biblical proportions.
J’s experimentations lead him to go “wrong in the mind”, demonstrating that L has morals which he most likely judges people against
Jekyll & Hyde - Friendship
questionable friendship - “the ghost of some old sin, the cancer of some concealed disgrace” - U thinks that it must be “disgrace”, or blackmail, because it is so inconceivable to him that someone as distinguished as J could even be friends or acquaintances with someone as revolting as H.
Class divisions mean they could never be friends
J furnished H’s house
He produces an “only genuine” cheque that was in the name of someone who “is the very pink of proprietries”.
This establishes the tone of the novella as a mystery, as this seemingly remorseless man who trampled a young girl is associated with an unnamed gentleman, who the audience later discovers is J.
“‘I swear to god,’ cried the doctor, ‘i swear to god i will never set eyes on him again’” - Seems to be affecting J very negatively, draining him and causing him to call to God - forgiveness perhaps
Utterson & Jekyll - Friendship
“You could see by his looks that he cherished for Mr. Utterson a sincere and warm affection.”
“renewed relations with his friends” - J
“I believe poor Harry to be killed.”
“If your master has fled or is dead, we may at least save his credit.” - U concerned with J’s reputation
“your unworthy and unhappy friend” - how J signs his letter to U
They maintain their friendship throughout the novella, despite J isolating himself and committing crimes, U doesn’t judge him and extends a helping hand to him
Their friendship is what drives the plot of the novella - U is concerned for J and wants to help him out of the good of his own heart. - “eye sore” “offended” U’s reaction to the will
“If shall be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr Seek.”
