LIT3 - J+H - Jekyll/Hyde/Setting quote analysis Flashcards
the man trampled calmly over the child’s body and left her screaming
-oxymoron of “trampled calmly” shows his sadistic nature, and does not care about the consequences of his terrible actions
-the innocent child is used to highlight the tension between her goodness and Hyde’s aggression
gave me one look, so ugly that it brought out the sweat on me like running
-exaggerates his appearance, to emphasise how the presence of Hyde is enough to evoke disgust in any bystander
-gothic reaction to reinforce this
like Satan
-simile used to compare H. to absolute evil
-portrays Hyde as battling with the rest of the proprietary Victorian society as a frightening outsider
something displeasing, something downright detestable
-gothic trope of the indescribable makes him seem like some frightening outsider of Victorian society
-hard “d” sounds amplify the distressing emotions he feels about Hyde
my master…a tall fine build of a man - and this was more of a dwarf
-stark contrasts of Hyde and Jekyll heightens their differences, ironic how they are actually one person
-noun “dwarf” implies his supernatural inclination, where he fulfils his most primitive desires
masked thing like a monkey…it went down my spine like ice
-masked thing is a repeated motif in chapter 8, giving the idea of secrecy and seclusion (relates to J. hiding his alter-ego)
-simile with zoomorphism links to the idea of atavism
-gothic reaction
a dismal screech, as of mere animal terror
-a horrific onomatopoeic description using sounds
-adjective “dismal” suggests how Hyde is troubled/tormented
-more zoomorphism
smooth-faced man of fifty, with something of a slyish cast perhaps
-hints that there is something deceptive/untrustworthy about him
-contrasts him with the positive description previously
the large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes
-strong emotional reaction
-worried that his secret may be exposed
After Utterson mentions Hyde to Jekyll
I swear to God I will never set eyes on him again. I bind my honour to you that I am done with him
-strong religious message, important in Victorian society
-shows his loyalty to his friend as a respectable Victorian gentleman early in the novella (but it clearly doesn’t stick, showing how Hyde’s evil has corrupted him)
I burnt it. But it bore no postmark. The note was handed in
-short syntax, stressed about his transgression
-worried it may ruin his reputation
“Henry Jekyll forge for a murderer!” And his blood ran cold in his veins
-disbelief in his supposedly trustworthy friend, making it even more shocking as Jekyll was initially presented as a loyal person
-drives the plot
-visceral gothic reaction
he covered his face for a moment with his hands
-J. is grieving for his innocence as seen from U.’s perspective
-ironic, in reality it is him grieving about his alter-ego murdering Carew and the unintended consequences that may arise from it
an infinite sadness of mien, like some disconsolate prisoner
-hyperbolic expression to display his regret, perhaps reflecting Hyde’s troubled nature
-simile of prisoner to show his feeling of entrapment by his alter-ego Hyde, suggesting that evil is winning over goodness
-foreshadows his demise in chapter 8
an expression of such abject terror and despair, as froze the very blood of the two gentlemen
-intense gothic reaction
-contrast of the horror with the Victorian gentlemen
the smile was struck out of his face
-sibilance quickens the pace at which the positive noun “smile” was removed forcefully with the verb “struck”
-strong juxtaposition, duality of Jekyll’s smile and Hyde’s forceful character
Jekyll does not transform into Hyde at the window - he is just severely emotionally distraught due to his ongoing struggles.
the pangs of transformation…lifted his clasped hands to God
-contrast between the agonising “pangs” and the repentance to “God”, showing J.’s severe regret for committing such a transgression
-magnifies the tension between his scientific nature and the strongly religious Victorian society
sought with tears and prayers
reiterates the religious message against the evil of J.’s transgression
these agonies began to swiftly subside, and I came to myself as if out of a great sickness
-metaphor of “sickness” could refer to the heavy expectations of Victorian society
-no longer has to carry the weight of his own reputation as a respectable Victorian gentleman, and is free to fulfill his primitive desires
thrust forward its gable
personifies the gable with violent verb “thrust”, similar to that of Hyde
the marks of prolonged and sordid negligence
-extended periods of neglect
-represents Hyde’s troubled soul
equipped with neither bell nor knocker
-implies seclusion and secrecy
-relates to Jekyll hiding his alter-ego, and also Hyde being a frightening outsider
furnished with luxury and good taste
-reflects Jekyll’s sophisticated personality
-contrasted later with other things
the rooms bore every mark of having being recently and hurriedly ransacked
-contrasts with the earlier mentioned luxury
-duality, links to Jekyll’s personality
lock-fast drawers stood open
questions raised about why Hyde had locks
This is in Hyde’s house, but they are effectively the same as they use each others
dingy, windowless structure…distasteful sense of strangeness
-idea of lacking contact with society, further implying Hyde as being a frightening outsider
-sibilance used has sinister connotations, and indicates something is not right, raising suspicion of Jekyll’s true personality
the fog began to lie thickly
-pathetic fallacy around Jekyll’s house
-fog raises further ambiguity around Jekyll
