Jekyll And Hyde Flashcards
Describe Mr Utterson
Gentleman Strict with himself Respects his morals Serious Austere Conforms to expectations
A quote to describe Mr Utterson
‘A man of rugged countenance, that was never lightened by a smile’
Not socially interactive Not clean looking Untidy Rough Angry Grumpy Strict with his emotions
How is Mr Hyde described?
Pale
Dwarfish
Deformed
An abnormal looking man
Mr Hyde in context:
He’s primitive and ape like which represents Darwin’s theory of evolution and how we involve from apes
He has more of an ID side (bad impulse) than super ego
Quotes for Mr Hyde:
‘He gave an impression of deformity’
‘Sort of murderous mixture of timidity and boldness’
Something troglodytic / animalistic / untamed / wild
‘Displeasing’
‘Detestable’
Who does Hyde kill and how?
Sir Danvers Carew and an 8 year old girl
He clubs sir Danvers Carew to the earth
And tramples over the 8 year old girl
What quote suggests the way Hyde acts?
‘Great flame of anger’
Who is Dr Jekyll?
Secretive and mysterious He wants nothing to do with Hyde Friend and client of Mr Utterson Gentleman Polite Scientist Put others before himself Serious Gets annoyed when he is questioned about Hyde
Quotes that describe Dr Jekyll:
‘A smooth faced man of fifty’
‘Stylish cast’
‘Sincere and warm affection’
Dr Jekyll in context:
Gentleman Conforms to Victorian society Dual identity Rich Ruled by strict social expectations
How is Jekyll described in chapter 5?
‘Looking deadly sick’ - mentally and physically changed
‘Cold hand’ - changed emotions/ life has changed
A quote to describe lanyon:
‘Hearty, healthy, dapper, red faced gentleman’
Who sees Hyde turning back to Jekyll?
Lanyon
A quote to describe lanyon when he saw the change
‘The rosy man had grown pale, his flesh had fallen away’
Another quote to describe lanyon when experiencing the change
‘He has his death warrant written legibly upon his face’
