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1
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“I let my brother….

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…go to the devil in his own way.” - chapter 1

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Who says “I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.” ?

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Utterson says this quote.

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Explain the meaning of this quote : “I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.”

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This quote means that Utterson allows other people to make their own bad choices.

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What bible story does this quote refer to?
“I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.”

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This quote refers to the bible story of Cain and Abel, in which Cain kills his brother Abel and then says he doesn’t have responsibility for knowing where his brother is.

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Do you think this quote suggests the speaker is moral or immoral?
“I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.”

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In some ways this quote makes Utterson seem moral, as it implies Utterson doesn’t “go to the devil” in the same way as his ‘brothers’ do. However, his habit of allowing his ‘brothers’ to go to the “devil” could also be seen as immoral, because he does nothing to help his friends.

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How does the speaker’s behaviour elsewhere in the novella reflect this quote? Give an example in your answer.
“I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.”

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Utterson often avoids interfering in other people’s lives. For example, he disapproves of Jekyll’s will, as it gives everything to Hyde, but doesn’t refuse to carry it out. Instead, he gives Jekyll his “promise” to help Hyde when Jekyll is gone. This shows that he’s willing to let Jekyll make his own bad choices.

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“if ever I read …

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… Satan’s signature upon a face” - Chapter 3

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“if ever I read Satan’s signature upon a face”

Who is speaking in this quote and who are they describing?

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Utterson is describing Hyde here.

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“if ever I read Satan’s signature upon a face”

What does this quote mean?

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Utterson is saying that Hyde looks more evil than anybody else he’s seen. Many Victorian people believed you could tell a person’s personality from their facial features.

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Which of these language techniques is found in the phrase “Satan’s signature”?
A. simile
B. sibilance
C. pathetic fallacy
D. personification

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B. The use of sibilance at the beginning of “Satan’s” and “signature” draws attention to what Utterson is saying — that Satan played a part in creating Hyde.

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“if ever I read Satan’s signature upon a face”

How does this quote make the person being described seem frightening? Refer to the language used in your answer.

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  • The use of “signature”
    reminds the reader of the
    way an artist signs their
    work, which suggests that
    Hyde was created by
    Satan. This close
    association with the devil
    makes Hyde seem
    frightening because it
    suggests that, like Satan,
    Hyde is pure evil.
  • The phrase “if ever I read”
    suggests Hyde is the most
    evil-looking person that
    Utterson has seen. This
    makes Hyde seem more
    frightening because it
    emphasises how unusual
    he looks.
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“with ape-like fury, …

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… he was trampling his victim under foot”- Chapter 4

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“with ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot”

Who is “he” in this quote and who is “his victim”?

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Hyde is “he” in this quote. The “victim” is Sir Danvers Carew.

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“with ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot”

Whose account of the attack is being given here?

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This is a maidservant’s eyewitness account of the murder.

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“with ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot”

What happens to the “victim” after this?

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Carew is killed by Hyde.

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“with ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot”

How does the language in this description make the attack seem violent?

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The verb “trampling” indicates that Hyde is likely to cause terrible injury and shows he has no thought for the victim. The fact that Carew is “under” Hyde’s “foot” makes him seem helpless, which adds to the impression of violence by emphasising that the fight is unequal.

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“with ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot”

Explain the significance of the word “ape-like” in this quote. Refer to Charles Darwin in your answer.

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At the time Jekyll and Hyde was published, Darwin had recently suggested that mankind had evolved from apes. By describing Hyde as “ape-like”, Stevenson suggests that he is a less-evolved version of Jekyll. Some upper-class Victorians also believed Darwin’s theories meant that they were more evolved than criminals or lower-class people — Stevenson’s portrayal of the criminal Hyde as a less-evolved character reflects this point of view.

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“like a district of …

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… some city in a nightmare”- chapter 4

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“like a district of some city in a nightmare”

Which area of London is being described in this quote?

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The quote is describing Soho

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“like a district of some city in a nightmare”

Why is Utterson travelling through this part of London?

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Utterson is taking the police officer to Hyde’s House. Hyde has just killed Carew and the police want to arrest him.

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“like a district of some city in a nightmare”

What language technique is used in this quote and what effect does it have?

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The quote uses a simile. The simile links this area to nightmares, which makes it seem terrifying.

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“like a district of some city in a nightmare”

What attitude do you think Utterson has towards this area of London?
Refer to this quote and the other examples in your answer.

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Utterson seems to have a negative attitude towards Soho. He thinks of it is a “nightmare”, which suggest that he is horrified by the experience of travelling through it. He also sees it as “muddy” and describes the people there as “slatternly”, which suggests that he feels disgusted by it.

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“like a district of some city in a nightmare”

Why do you think Stevenson chose to include this description at this specific point in the novella?

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This comparison with a “nightmare” makes Soho seem sinister. Including it at this point in the novella creates suspense, as it suggests there are scary or evil things taking place in this part of the city. This makes the reader feel more fearful about reaching Hyde’s home at the end of the journey.

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“I swear to God…

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… I will never set eyes on him again.” - Chapter 8

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“I swear to God I will never set eyes in him again.”

Who is speaking this quote and who are they talking about?

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Jekyll is speaking about Hyde

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“I swear to God I will never set eyes in him again.”

True or False? The person being described never reappears in the speaker’s life.

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False. Hyde appears again when Jekyll begins to turn him into accidentally.

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“I swear to God I will never set eyes in him again.”

Pick the adjective that best describes the speaker’s tone:
A. smug
B. happy
C. distressed
D. surprised

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C. Jekyll sounds angry and upset.

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“I swear to God I will never set eyes in him again.”

How does the language used in this quote create its tone?

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  • Jekyll says “I swear to
    God”, Victorian society was
    strongly religious, so this
    would have been seen as a
    strong oath, emphasising
    his distress and
    desperation.
  • Jekyll promises to “never”
    see Hyde again. His
    extreme language shows
    the strength of his
    distressed feelings.
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“I swear to God I will never set eyes in him again.”

Based on this quote, how do you think the speaker feels at this point in the text about the person they’re describing?
Explain your answer.

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Jekyll seems to feel very negatively about Hyde at this point in the text. Hyde has just murdered Carew, which has scared and upset Jekyll. He decides to hide this side of his personality forever, saying in this quote that he’ll “never set eyes on” Hyde again, which shows how much he hates him.

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” You must suffer…

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… me to go my own dark way.” - Chapter 8

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“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.”

Whose letter is this quote from and who are they writing to?

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This quote is from a letter from Jekyll to Utterson.

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“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.”

What event prompted the character to write this letter?

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Jekyll argued with Lanyon. Utterson wrote to Jekyll to find out the cause of the argument. This letter is Jekyll’s response.

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“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.”

What does the word “suffer” mean in this quote?

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The word “suffer” means ‘allow’ in this quote.

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“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.”

What about the speaker’s “way” is “dark”?

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Jekyll’s “way” is “dark” because he has started turning into Hyde without meaning to and feels that he has to deal with his own. The word “dark” also suggests that Jekyll associates turning into Hyde with evil — in the novella, darkness is often associated with sin and goodness with light. This suggests that Jekyll sees his “way” as sinful.

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“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.”

How does this quote suggest the speaker feels about their future? Explain your answer.

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Jekyll feels his future is inevitable. The use of the modal verb “must” suggests that he doesn’t feel there is any other option — he has to go his own “dark way” and can’t see Utterson any more. Jekyll may also feel anxious about his future. He pictures the “way” ahead as “dark”, which suggests he thinks he will experience bad things.

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” If I am the chief of sinners,…

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… I am the chief of suffers also.” - chapter 10

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” If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of suffers also.”

Which character is describing themselves here?

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Jekyll is describing himself in this quote.

38
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Name the language technique used in the phrase “chief of suffers”:
A. personification
B. hyperbole
C. pathetic fallacy
D. simile

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B. The use of the word “chief” in “chief of suffers” makes this example of hyperbole, because Jekyll is suggesting he suffers most out of everyone in the world.

39
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” If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of suffers also.”

What effect does repetition have in this quote?

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The repetition in this quote emphasises that Jekyll is as much a suffer as he is a sinner — he fits into both roles equally.

40
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In what ways might this character be considered:
a) the “chief of sinners”
b) the “chief of suffers”

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Jekyll could be considered the “chief of suffers” because he feels tortured by turning into Hyde and having to deal with Hyde’s behaviour. For example, in the statement he gives about Hyde, Jekyll describes himself as being “punished” by Hyde’s “readiness to evil”. This suggests that he sees himself as being hurt by Hyde.

41
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“the packet slept in the inmost …

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… corner of his private safe” - chapter 2

42
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“the packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe”

What is the “packet”?

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The “packet” is a letter from Lanyon to Utterson.

43
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“the packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe”

Whose “safe” is the quote referring to?

A

The quote is referring to Utterson’s “safe”

44
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“the packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe”

Why does the owner leave the packet in the safe?
What does this action suggest about their character?

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Utterson leaves the packet in the safe because he is following Lanyon’s orders. This shows that he has a very trustworthy character — although he is extremely curious and wants to open the packet straightaway, he honours his friend’s request.

45
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“the packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe”

Why do you think Stevenson uses the word “slept” here?

A

Stevenson personifies the packet by describing how it “slept”. This suggests that the package may soon ‘wake up’ (be opened), which makes it seem more intriguing to the reader.

46
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“the packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe”

How does the packet being left in the safe create suspense in the novella?

A

Stevenson creates suspense by drawing attention to the packet in the safe at this point and then not revealing its contents for several chapters. The reader anticipates the moment when the packet is opened, especially as they are aware that it is likely to contain new information about Jekyll and Hyde.

47
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“like some disconsolate…

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… prisoner” - chapter 7

48
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“like some disconsolate prisoner”

who is described as a “prisoner” in this quote?

A

Jekyll is being described as a prisoner.

49
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“like some disconsolate prisoner”

Which word has the most similar meaning to “disconsolate”?
A. miserable
B. convicted
C. guilty
D. unwell

A

A. The word that has the most similar meaning to “disconsolate” is “miserable”

50
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“like some disconsolate prisoner”

What language technique is being used here?

A

This quote uses a simile to compare Jekyll to a prisoner. The use of the simile here makes Jekyll seem trapped and miserable.

51
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“like some disconsolate prisoner”

What aspect of this character’s life at this point in the novella might make them seem like a “prisoner”?
Explain your answer.

A

Jekyll might be considered a “prisoner” at this point in the novella because he is unable to leave his house. As the reader learns later in the text, he cannot control his transformations anymore. He can change into Hyde at any moment, which means he cannot go outside or meet with his friends. Jekyll is also a prisoner in Hyde’s body whenever he changes, as he is unable to escape.

52
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“God forgive us, …

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… God forgive us”-chapter 7

53
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“God forgive us, God forgive us”

Who says this quote and who are they with when they say it?

A

Utterson says this quote. He is walking with Enfield.

54
Q

“God forgive us, God forgive us”

What does the speaker see that makes them say this?

A

Utterson sees a look of “abject terror and despair” on Jekyll’s face as he was about to turn into Hyde.

55
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“God forgive us, God forgive us”

True or False? The speaker of the companion run back the way they came after this quote he said.

A

False. They continue walking down the street “in street”.

56
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“God forgive us, God forgive us”

What is the effect of repetition in this quote?

A

The repetition emphasises how strong Utterson’s emotions are.

57
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“God forgive us, God forgive us”

What does this quit suggest about how the speaker is feeling? Explain your answer.

A
  • Utterson’s request for
    God to “forgive” them
    suggests he might be
    feeling guilty for leaving
    Jekyll alone, when Jekyll
    was clearly terrified and
    may have been in danger.
  • Utterson’s call on “God”
    may be an expression of
    shock. Both men are
    “pale” and have “horror”
    in their eyes when this
    quote is said, which
    suggests they are
    shocked and upset by
    what they have seen.
58
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“A dismal screech, …

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… as of mere animal terror” - chapter 8

59
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“A dismal screech, as of mere animal terror”

Who or what does the “screech” come from?

A

The “screech” comes from Hyde.

60
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“A dismal screech, as of mere animal terror”

What is the “screech” in response to?

A

The “screech” is in response to Utterson and Poole attempting to break down the door to the “cabinet” (room) where Hyde is hiding.

61
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“A dismal screech, as of mere animal terror”

What does the word “dismal” mean in this quote?
A. boring
B. high-pitched
C. unlucky
D. very unhappy

A

D. The word “dismal” means ‘very unhappy’ in this wuote.

62
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“A dismal screech, as of mere animal terror”

The character’s fear is described a “animal”. What does this suggest about how this character is feeling?

A

This suggest Hyde is feeling extreme panic — an animal’s fear could be considered more extreme than a human’s fear, as the animal doesn’t understand what is going on. It could also suggest that Hyde is unable to control his fear like a wild animal, which emphasises how extreme his emotions are.

63
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“A dismal screech, as of mere animal terror”

How do you think a reader would respond to this quote? Explain your answer.

A

The reader might feel tense — scared animals are unpredictable and dangerous, so the reader wonders what Hyde will do next and whether Utterson and Poole are in danger. They may also feel sympathy for Hyde, because he is clearly very frightened.

64
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“My life is shaken …

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… to its roots; sleep has left me” - chapter 9

65
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“My life is shaken to its roots; sleep has left me”

Which character says these words?

A

Lanyon says these words.

66
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“My life is shaken to its roots; sleep has left me”

Which sight has “shaken” the character?

A

The sight of Hyde turning into Jekyll has “shaken” Lanyon.

67
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“My life is shaken to its roots; sleep has left me”

What is the effect of the words “to its roots”?

A

The words “to its roots” use a metaphor to describe “life” as a plant. The roots are the deepest part of a plant, so by saying that Lanyon’s life is shaken “to its roots”, Stevenson suggests that Lanyon is completely shaken.

68
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“My life is shaken to its roots; sleep has left me”

Explain how the sight the speaker has seen has “shaken” their beliefs.

A

The sight Lanyon’s seen has “shaken” his beliefs because he believes strongly in rational science. Lanyon and Jekyll have argued about science before — Jekyll tells Utterson that Lanyon thinks his ideas are “scientific heresies”. However, rational science can’t explain Jekyll’s transformation — when he sees Hyde turn into Jekyll, Lanyon realises that his beliefs are wrong.

69
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“My life is shaken to its roots; sleep has left me”

What tone do you think this quote has?
Explain how the language creates this tone.

A

This quote has a sombre tone. The words “shaken to its roots” show Lanyon has been deeply affected by the sight and the words “sleep has left me” show he is so horrified he cannot rest. These make the quote seem very serious, which creates a sombre tone.

70
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“man is not truly…

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…one, but truly two” - chapter 10

71
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“man is not truly one, but truly two”

Which character says these words?
A. Hyde
B. Jekyll
C. Utterson
D. Lanyon

A

B. Jekyll says this quote

72
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“man is not truly one, but truly two”

Explain the meaning of this quote.

A

This quote means that Jekyll thinks everyone has two sides: a virtuous side and a sinful side.

73
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“man is not truly one, but truly two”

What does the character do as a result of this belief?

A

Jekyll makes a potion to separate the two sides of his personality and creates Hyde.

74
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“man is not truly one, but truly two”

How has this character’s life led them to this belief? explain your answer.

A

Jekyll noticed that he had two sides to his personality (virtuous and sinful). He recognised that even though the two sides were “incongruous”(incompatible), both were part of him. This incompatibility led him to the belief that man is “two” not “one”.

75
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“man is not truly one, but truly two”

Do you think that the novella shows that “man£ is “truly one” or “truly two”? Explain your answer.

A
  • You could have said that
    the fact that Jekyll
    successfully creates Hyde,
    who looks and acts very
    differently to Jekyll,
    suggests that Jekyll is
    correct and “man” is
    “truly two”.
  • Jekyll also says that most
    people are “commingled”
    (mixed) from “good and
    evil”. This suggests “man”
    is “truly one” as good and
    evil are within the same
    person. Jekyll’s belief that
    we are “truly two” shows
    he is unwilling to accept
    responsibility for Hyde.
76
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“Hyde, alone in the ranks…

A

… of mankind, was pure evil” - chapter 10

77
Q

“Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil”

Which character says this quote?

A

Jekyll says this quote.

78
Q

“Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil”

What does this quote mean?

A

This quote means that Hyde is the only person who is entirely evil — most humans are a mixture of good and bad.

79
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“Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil”

Give an example from elsewhere in the novella that suggests Hyde is “pure evil”.

A

Jekyll says that Hyde was “tasting delight from every blow” he delivered when he murdered Carew. Hyde’s enjoyment of his violent behaviour shows his evil nature.

80
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“Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil”

What does this quote show about the character’s attitude towards Hyde at this point in the novella?

A

In this quote, Jekyll says that Hyde is “pure evil”, which shows that he thinks Hyde is entirely bad. This extreme language suggests that Jekyll feels a strong hatred for Hyde and sees no redeeming qualities in him.

81
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“Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil”

Do you think the character who says this quote has an ulterior motive for presenting Hyde as “pure evil”?
Explain your answer.

A

Jekyll’s language could be seen as an attempt to place the blame for Hyde’s actions on Hyde. He wants to persuade Utterson that Hyde was inhuman and devilish so that Utterson won’t consider Jekyll to be responsible for anything that he has done as Hyde.

82
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“my new power…

A

…tempted me until I fell in slavery” - chapter 10

83
Q

“my new power tempted me until I fell in slavery”

What “new power” is Jekyll talking about here?

A

Jekyll’s “new power” in his ability to change into Hyde.

84
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“my new power tempted me until I fell in slavery”

Why does Jekyll find his “new power” tempting?

A

Jekyll finds his “new power” tempting because he was bored of the “dryness” of his normal life and because he felt like he was getting old. Being Hyde offered him an escape into the sort of pleasures he could not indulge in as Jekyll.

85
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“my new power tempted me until I fell in slavery”

What does the word “slavery” suggest about Jekyll’s relationship with Hyde?

A

The noun “slavery” suggests that Jekyll has no power, like a slave — this implies that Hyde is in control of their relationship.

86
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“my new power tempted me until I fell in slavery”

How does Jekyll’s attitude to his “new power” change later in the text?

A

Jekyll’s attitude to his “new power” become less relaxed. Originally he thought of changing identity as “humorous”, but when he stops being able to control his transformations into Hyde he begins to think “more seriously” about the issues involved in changing into Hyde.

87
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“my new power tempted me until I fell in slavery”

Why do you think Stevenson chose the word “fell” to describe Jekyll’s experience here?

A

Falling usually happens by accident, so Stevenson’s use of “fell” here suggests that Jekyll thinks he had no control over his situation. The word also links Jekyll’s experiences to the Biblical ‘fall’ when Adam and Eve were tempted into disobeying God for a life of sin.

88
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“My devil had been…

A

… long caged, he came out roaring.” - chapter 10

89
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“My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring.”

Who is the “devil” in this quote, and why has he been “long caged”?

A

The devil in this quote is Hyde. He has been “long caged” because Jekyll stopped transforming into Hyde.

90
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“My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring.”

What does the “devil” do after he is freed?

A

Hyde (the “devil”) murders Carew

91
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“My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring.”

Why is it important that Jekyll uses “he” rather than ‘I’ in this quote?
Explain your answer.

A

Using “he” rather than ‘I’ suggests that Jekyll thinks of Hyde as a separate person — he doesn’t want to face up to the horror of Hyde’s actions, so he doesn’t recognise the ways in which they are still on person. Jekyll’s words also imply that he doesn’t accept any blame for Hyde’s actions, even though he is responsible for Hyde’s existence.

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“My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring.”

What is Stevenson suggesting about the dangers of a person ‘caging’ their devilish side in this quote?
Explain your answer.

A

Stevenson seems to be suggesting that it can be dangerous for a person to ‘cage’ their devilish side because that side of them will act in more extreme ways when it’s finally released. The adjective “roaring” suggests that the “devil” is more angry than ever — Stevenson is implying that the act of ‘locking away’ your sinful side only makes it more dangerous. This seems to be a criticism of how Victorian gentlemen repressed
(hid) certain sides of their personality.

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde💮(for me only) (24 decks)

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