Jekyll And Hyde Moment 2 - Murder of Sir Danvers Carew Flashcards
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Chapter 4 : The Carew Murder Case
“Aabgwwh”
“An aged beautiful gentleman with white hair”
- about Sir Danvers Carew
“White hair” is a symbol of distinguishment and purity alongside the mention of “aged” which perpetuates Carew’s presentation as a victim in the plot. This description of Carew is feminised through the adjective “beautiful” , perpetuating the view that females are helpless in the novella.
“Wa-lf”
“With ape-like fury”
- about Hyde
This simile describes Hyde as capable of rages , not a human. Dehumanisation of Hyde with ‘ape’ amplifies Darwin’s Theory of Evolution which was upcoming at the time revealing that Hyde is not evolved or troglodytic.
“Gfoa”
“Great flame of anger”
- about Hyde
The use of the word ‘flame’ symbolises that Hydes anger was indestructible and a force of nature. The abstract noun “anger” connotes that Hyde has satanic, hellish traits which exemplifies his evil nature.
“Im”
“Incredibly mangled”
- describing the way Hyde left Carew”
Graphic imagery conveys the brutal way Hyde murdered Carew , leaving him deformed.
“MHbooabachtte”
“Mr Hyde broke out of all bounds and clubbed him to the earth”
- describing Hyde killing Carew
Metaphor exaggerated how Hyde did not let back when attacking Carew. Hyde is short-tempered depicted through this primitive action. The phrase “broke out of all bounds” conveys how Hyde has gone to far and is taking full control over Jekyll as pure evil.
