Mr Enfield Flashcards
Morally dubious
Perfect Victorian gentleman but does tend to gossip with Utterson
could be considered to channel theme of duality
‘coming from some place at the end of the world’- not as morally strict as we thought, even the epitome of the Victorian gentleman still harbours secrets- harmful nature of stereotypes
uninterested
thinks nothing of Hyde compared to Utterson, shows dire lack of curiosity in his personality
tells Utterson merely to gossip rather than concern for others safety
Relationships- Utterson
maintains good relationship despite also acting as a foil to him
demonstrates that individuals don’t have to follow or even have curious instincts
sees ‘two figures: one little man who was stumping along Eastward at a good walk’
passive yet observant set of qualities which juxtaposes his portrayal of not wanting to get involved in gossip
‘I am ashamed of having a long tongue. Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again’
metonymy ‘long tongue’ shows how he is comfortable using informal language around Utterson shows familiarity with each other
criticises his own gossiping and flaws
‘only nodded very seriously, and walked on once more in silence’
shocked over event he witnessed
his inaction highlights Utterson’s admirable traits
