Jekyll and Hyde (English Literature) Flashcards
Introduction
In his gripping Gothic novella, Stevenson clearly presents…Ultimately, it can be seen that
I have written a clear introduction and conclusion to my response
in his gripping Gothic novella, Stevenson clearly presents…
Ultimately, it can be seen that
I have tracked the character or theme across the whole of the novella using structural terms
‘opening, establishment, chapter, crisis, conflict, midway, climactic, pivotal, concluding’
+ tracking phrases
I have incorporated an analysis of the extract into my response
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I have included between 15 quotations on the character or theme in my response
15 quotes
I have employed quotations from both the extract and whole novel
8 quotes from extract
7 quotes from elsewhere
I have used appropriate terms to explore the form of the novella
description, dialogue, epistolary, multiple narratives, multiple perspectives
I have used accurate terminology to explore the language and techniques employed by Stevenson
symbolism, metaphor, simile, imagery, noun phrase, verb phrase
I have used appropriate verbs to evoke what Stevenson is doing as a writer
describes, conveys, depicts, portrays, evokes,
I have written clearly on the historical context of the novel-
anxieties of the victorian gothic novella, gothic trope, early form of detective fiction, inspired by Penny Dreadfuls and Shilling Shockers
I have written clearly on the ways audience of different eras react to character or theme
unsettling for a Victorian readers, Victorian readers were familiar with, modern audience shocked by
contemporary readers,
AO1
focus on the question: character/theme
clear understanding of extract
clear understanding of novella as a whole
relevant/specific quotes
response is clearly structured with clear points of focus
argument is cemented through a clear introduction and conclusion
AO2
Developed explanation develops argument and point- considering language and character/theme
explores meaning and effect
writing evaluates stevenson’s use of language
consider form and structure of novella
confident/accurate use of subject terms
AO3
make links to context throughout
consider effect on the Victorian reader
consider effect on the modern reader
Jekyll and Hyde extract + whole novel question [40 marks]
1 hour
in your response you should:
refer to the extract and the novel as a whole
show your understanding of characters and events in the novel
refer to the contexts of the novel
subject terms for novels and structure
epistolary narrative- writing shown through documents narrator novella establishment page dialogue denouncement- the end of the text/novel Chapter description- characters or settings introduced conflict/crisis/climax imagery
Written a clear introduction that states
the text, author, relevant contextual details, the Victorian and gothic genre, the keywords from the question, your line of argument and the author’s intentions
Carefully explored at least 15 quotations
Mixture of embedded and zoomed in quotes
min- 15
aim for 20
max-30
Written a thought- provoking conclusion that states
The text, the author, relevant contextual details, the Victorian and gothic genre, the keywords from the question, your line or argument and the author’s intentions
Explain the use of at least five different subject terms e.g
Sharp alliterative phrase
Emotive language
Pathetic fallacy
Violent imagery
The lawyer 1
noun
Ethical professional
Credible
Initially reliable narrator
Cold
Scanty
embarrassed in discourse 1
Cold- adjective emotionally distant and unapproachable, lacks warmth
Scanty- adjective - man of a few words
embarrassed-verb socially awkward and uncommunicative
“Lean, long, dusty, dreary, yet somehow lovable 1
Boring and a impression of a lack of vitality. Long vowels- tedious to say which emphasises his uninteresting nature.
lovable-adjective
juxtaposition
love symbol positive
Overrides the negative as end of list which emphasises it
Contradictory qualities
drank gin when he was alone 1
During Victorian era: known as cheap alcohol for the impoverished lower class
strict with himself - repress desires
Adjective alone : status, does not want to be seen drinking lower class
pity
approved tolerance for others 1
approved- adjective
tolerance-noun
Non judgemental
Unbiased
almost with envy 1
almost-adverb envy-abstract noun Desires to do same things Hypocritical- wants to indulge too Dark side
I incline to Cain’s heresy 1
I let my brother go to the devil in his own way
biblical allusion
He doesn’t get involved in people’s affairs and is merely a observer
Continuation of religious imagery
Sinful connotations of noun heresy and devil : Victorian reader think Mr Utterson’s thoughts scandalous
Hypocrite - will not stand in the way of any wrongdoings but involves himself in the story of Hyde
last good influence in the lives of down-going men 1
last-adjective
good-adjective
Moral and empathetic to whom society would condemn
Good
his affections, like ivy 1
Unbreakable stable long relationships as ivy grows thickly and slowly
Nature imagery = genuine, organic
Alt: negative connotations: covers up crimes and poisonous= sense of corruption in his affections
sinister block of building 1
Sibilance
Creepy and chilling
Adjective sinister creates tone of wickedness and deceit
showed no window 1
Secrecy and hidden truths
Cannot peer inside
neither bell nor knocker 1
Secrecy - closed door
Unwelcoming
Wants no visitors - reinforces secrecy and mystery
Holds secrets
blistered and distained 1
Corrupted and neglected
Abandoned
Coming home from some place at the end of the world 1
Vague
Many upper class and respectable men would visit unacceptable places such as brothels and desperately hide this to hold their status
Connotations of “end of the world” implies place far removed from polite society or religious hell
trampled calmly 1
Oxymoron
Violence and rage
Indifferent and lack of care
Distressing image for reader
left her screaming 1
Merciless remorseless
Immoral and inhumane
Hellish to see 1
Religious imagery
Damned juggernaut 1
Unstoppable force - powerful Destructive nature Supernatural power Noun juggernaut Adjective damned
brought out the sweat on me like running 1
Intimidating
Fear
turn sick and white with the desire to kill 1
Abosulute hatred from stranger devoted his life to healing epople reveals intensity of negative emotions
Turns reader against Hyde too
White - purity and peace
Sick- introduces imagery of sickly visage contorted with fury
wild as harpies 1
Simile
Aggressive
Women in era = quiet, timid
Hyde brings out the unnatural and disreputable
Black-Mail House 1
Many Victorian gentlemen often couldn’t give into their desires for fear of ruining their reputation
something wrong
something displeasing
something downright detestable
1
Sense of repulsion evokes fear
Use of ambiguity forces reader to imagine their worst fears
And anaphoric repetition of something creates an air of unceasing intangibility
I am ashamed of my long tongue 1
Connotations of serpent
Distaste for gossip and feels guilty as it goes against his moral values but also secrecy
disappearance or unexplained absence 2
troubled and uneasy
strange and illogical
lawyer sees this- detective
lover of the sane and customary sides of life 2
obeys by sociatal normsm and enjoys normality
rational
antithesis to fantastical Hyde who opposes societal norms
Citadel of medicine 2
a high security, fortified area
this links to ideas about secrecy
great Dr Lanyon 2
good reputation
respected vicotiran gentlemen as utterson shows clear respect
adjective great
if any one knows, it will be Lanyon 2
knowledgeable
from credible narrator which emphasises trust
hearty,healthy,dapper, red-faced gentleman 2
welcoming
lively
friendly
welcomed him with both hands 2
warm energetic open inviting not a typical repressed, austere victorian gentlemen
too fanciful for me 2
Contrast
Lanyon: traditional, rational and logical approach to science
Jekyll: willingness to go beyond established boundaries
wrong, wrong in mind 2
Repetition- rejects emerging field of supernatural science
Phrase ‘wrong in mind’ - imply Jekyll’s beliefs are an indication of mental instability
I shall be Mr.Seek 2
Pun
Persistent and curious
my poor old Harry Jekyll 2
concern for the well-being of his friend, “my” possessive adjective sees Jekyll as his own
Pitiful adjective poor ignorant
honourable and distinguished future 10
Start of chap 10
Jekyll’s youth through first-person narrative of jekyll
virtuous adjectives ‘honourable’, ‘distinguished’
privilege //expectations of an upper class Victorian gentlemen
effort, virtues and control 10
triplet
Mr utterson
Epitome of the Victorian gentleman
respectable, reputable and rational
trustworthy but unreliable
- typical Victorian gentleman - rational and reserved
- emotionally distant and unapproachable, lacks warmth
- boring, dull to highlight the other characters serves as reader’s eyes and ears
- repressed, little emotion
- ethical professional, credible
- trust naturally (societal views - upright and virtuous)
- central position in elite social circle
- unreliable narrator
- has dark side too
- representation of secretive and masquerading Victorian gentleman, impeccable and impenetrable facade
- hypocrite as he represses his feelings but wishes to indulge too.
- Stevenson religiously condemning Utterson for incling to Cain’s heresy! attitude of being an observer is detrimental to people around him
- scandalous thoughts heresy
- loyal man, attached long-term,
- covers up his friends crimes
- distaste for gossip, supports silence(secrecy)/
- honest nature
- enjoys normality, traditional norms. -Antithesis to fantastical Hyde
- curious and persistent - investigator
- immense care and concern towards Jekyll
- blindly values his friend
- ability to recognise evil
- willingness to help. Supportive/charitable.
- Into question of morals/use his status to get his way even if friend committed illegal. righteousness?
- naive, oblivious and inconsiderate
- rigid on Victorian societal beliefs and strict with himself
- Ignorant/foolish to situation
- steven criticise secrecy of Victorian gentlemen
- dismisses serious issues
Science
Theory of evolution
Fear of demolition
Fear of scientific development going against religion
John Hunter - doctor of high status who was well regarded but experimented on grave robbed bodies
-upper class in London are unable to completely isolate themselves from lower class
Religion
Juxtaposition within Victorian society religion vs science
Stevenson does not believe in god
Calvinism (religion) frustrated Stevenson because morality requires a perfection which was impossible for people as it contradicted human nature and is hypocritical
Psychology
Freud’s structural theory of the mind
Id- primitive and desires
Superego- individual’s moral conscience
Ego- outward version. Balance.
Fin de siecle
Social anxiety of fear of unknown due to new century
archetype of “the other/outsider”- due to new century and rising immigrants.
character in gothic lit not bound by morals dictated by society. Unpredictability creates terror in reader
Gothic literature
Supernatural- reflection of unknown and feelings of uncertainty about the future
Extreme human emotions - fear in reader, indicates breakdown of rationality
Madness and insanity - madness is tool which writer employs to evoke fear of something readers typically did not understand at the time as mental illnesses had been historically demonised
Atavistic traits
People born criminal
Lombroso’s theory of atavism
Reputation
People were expected to mats on strong morals and be charitable to maintain good reputation
Homosexuality was illegal
Crime ridden in poorer locations soho
