Hyde Flashcards
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(About Hyde) “That masked thing like a monkey jumped from among the chemicals”
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Reference to Darwin’s theory of evolution: Hyde is degenerate both in the colloquial and scientific fashion. HUDs is separated from the rest of the characters by mentioning the “chemicals” from which he has been created
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(About Hyde) “Damned Juggernaut”
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Juggernaut - A hugely overwhelming destructive force. The further theme of sacrifice implied by the word “juggernaut” may reference the sacrifice Jekyll makes to Hyde in exchange for indulging in decadent and inappropriate behaviour. This suggests Hyde is controlled solely by impulse
