Hyde Flashcards
Quote 1
“Trampled, calmly” oxymoron indicates how Hydefields no remorse for his crimes, and how the act of violence is an event that he fufills without much contemplation, the adverb calmly suggest how he pursued the crime peacefully, and without a second thought
Quote 2
“Like a dammed juggernaut“ use of simile to illustrate his animalistic character, and how he isn’t human like, but rather monstrous
Quote 3
“Murderous mixture of timidity and boldness“ oxymoron reveals contradiction in Hydes character the phrase murderous mixture, completes the image of Hyde as a real character of horror-he has no conscience, no civilised or Learned state
Quote 4
Hide is described by the made as having “broke out in a great flame of anger” demonstrating his out of control and unpredictable and a shock in response to what appeared to be a polite greeting from Karew
Quote 5
“Bones were audibly, shattered“ suggest, violence and aural image which refers to the sense of sound, which increases the theme of Gothic horror this demonstrates hides, pure evil and animalistic behaviour
Quote 6
“Ape like“ links Darwin theory evolution
Lots of comparisons and contrast to present, hide writer Always compares to this as it can’t be understood at face value.
Quote 7
Lanyon felt an “icy pang” the reference to blood, suggest life source. links to a Gothic horror genre. Also contrast between hides cold and Iciness with Lanyon‘s warm blooded and generous soul.
Quote 8
“Disgustful curiosity” oxymoron, illustrates how hydes appearance, brings out unnatural an unpleasant reactions from others. Landon is both attatched and repelled by Hyde
Quote 9
“Lower elements in my soul” demonstrates hide, is the evil side of him, and has no moral compass