jekyll and hyde - vice Flashcards
1
Q
it wasnt like a man…
A
it was like some damned juggernaut - emphasises the violent vice that lies in jekylls evil side
the simile compares hyde to an unstopable force
the word ‘damned’ evokes religious sin that hyde embodies the immoral side of man that society tries to surpress
this highlights the consequences of hiding the dual nature of man
2
Q
pleasures soon…
A
began to turn monstrous - the adjective ‘monsterous’ refers to the pursuit of pleasure when turned extreme becomes morally wrong and leads to self - destruction - hyde emobdies the personification of vice as his actions are driven by desires without the consideration of consequence
