Jeckyll and Hyde fear and danger Flashcards
“I am very low, Utterson, and I am very much afraid of him.”
Jekyll himself admits to being afraid of Hyde. The phrase “I am very low” indicates Jekyll’s growing fear and the toll that his transformation is taking on his psyche. This is the point where Jekyll acknowledges his helplessness in the face of Hyde’s overpowering evil
“The man trampled calmly over the child’s body and left her screaming on the ground.”
This quote describes one of Hyde’s first acts of violence, showcasing his utter lack of empathy and the danger he poses to those around him. The calmness with which he commits the violence is what makes it particularly chilling—there is no sign of remorse or even agitation, just cold, dangerous actions.
“There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable.”
Mr. Utterson is unsettled by the door at Jekyll’s residence, which symbolizes the ominous nature of Hyde’s existence. The unsettling feeling surrounding the door is a metaphor for the hidden, dangerous side of Jekyll’s life and his connection to Hyde. This quote highlights the unease and the sense of danger surrounding Jekyll’s double life.
“The man seems hardly human! Something troglodytic”
Mr. Utterson describes Hyde’s appearance after meeting him for the first time. The use of “hardly human” and “troglodytic” emphasizes the primal, monstrous nature of Hyde. This evokes a sense of fear because Hyde is portrayed as something far removed from the social norms and humanity that the characters are familiar with, heightening the danger he represents.
