Jekyll And Mr Hyde-utterson Flashcards
Intoduction for mr utterson
Is a lawyer who srves as main protganoist of the novel and is a bachelor
Utterson is displayed as epitome of victorian gentleman-he is respectable,reputable and rational
The reader expeiences the novel from Utterson’s perspective;his narrative probides a stable anchor point through which we view the gruesome and mysterious events
Key characteristics of Utterson-trustworthy and loyal
Trustworthy and loyal- utterson keeps a very strong friendship with Jekyll even when he doubts about private activities. Demonstrtates his loyalty to those he likes and respects.
He has an ‘approved tolerance for other” and maintains good relationships other than Hyde
‘Last good influence in the lives of darn going men’-maintains his relationships with individuals who are morally or socially decline
Key characteristics of utterson-respectable
‘Though he had enjoyed theatre he has not crossed the doors for 10 years’-stays respectful and avoids temptations to keep his repuattion of s victorian gentleman
‘Inclined to help others rather than reprove’-respectful,kind and tolerant
‘Lean,long,dusty and dreary’-shows he is a lovable and respectful character
Key characteristics-curious
“If he shall be Mr Hyde i shall be Mr Seek’-showcacses Utterson’s determination and intense curiousity in uncovering the identity and truth behind Mr Hyde-in chapter 2
“It offended him both as a lawyer and as a lover of the sane and customary sides of life,to who. The fanciful was the immodest-chapter 2