Jekyll and Hyde Quotes by Theme Flashcards
Shows theme of repression - Chapter 1
“Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again.”
Shows theme of repression, lack of willingness to accept Jekyll’s supernatural work. - Chapter 2
“He began to go wrong… wrong in the mind… Such unscientific balderdash.”
Shows theme of repression, Jekyll’s emotions are symbolised. by his appearance.
The large handsome face of Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, there became a blackness about his eyes.”
Shows theme of repression as Hyde struggles to contain his rage - Chapter 4
“He seemed to listen with ill-contained patience.”
Theme of duality is explored through the description of the women at Hyde’s door. - Chapter 4
“She had an evil face, smoothed by hypocrisy, but her manners were excellent”
Shows the theme of secrecy and duality (description of the laboratory) - Chapter 5
“Three dusty windows barred with iron”
Shows theme of repression as Jekyll seemed to open up once Hyde no longer bothered him. - Chapter 6
“His face seemed to open and brighten.”
Shows the theme of Victorian values as Utterson is confused by the servants odd conduct - Chapter 8
“Are you all here? very irregular, very unseemly; your master will be very unpleased.”
Shows the theme of repression as Lanyon cannot write down what he believes to be against Victorian morals and standards - Chapter 9
“What he told me in the next hour I cannot bring my mind to set on paper.
Shows the theme of duality as Hyde takes over Jekyll’s personality - Chapter 10
“This brief condescension to my evil finally destroyed the balance of my soul.
