Hyde quotes Flashcards
“his fear of death”
“fear” is a strong and emotive term that conveys a sense of terror and anxiety. He is so selfish that the only thing he cares about is dying because it would ruin his ability to commit crimes. He only cares for self preservation.
“hyde had a song upon his lips”
“lips” connotes movement and action, which conveys the idea that Hyde is in a state of energetic activity. He derives so much pleasure from committing acts of evil that he sings in joy after killing sir danvers Carew.
“relentless like a man of stone”
simile used to compare the behavior or actions of a person to that of a stone, which is an inanimate object and does not show any emotions or feelings. Suggests that Hyde feels so little emotion towards any of his victims that he may as well be made of stone with no emotions, no sorrow, remorse or guilt.
“ape-like fury”
The author conveys the sense that Mr. Hyde’s fury is not only intense but also uncontrolled and untamed, like the unpredictable behavior of a wild animal.
“strong feeling of deformity”
“strong” suggests that this feeling is intense and overwhelming, while the word “deformity” implies a sense of physical or psychological abnormality. Through physiognomy, his appearance would convict him as a criminal.
“like some damned juggernaut”
“juggernaut” is a large and unstoppable object or force. The use of the word suggests that Hyde’s force is not only unstoppable but also destructive or malevolent in some way.
