Overview Scenes (Dr Jekyll) Flashcards
What is significant about scene 1
it is our first introduction to Hyde so shapes our perceptions of him throughout as well as introducing key themes to the reader
What is scene 2 about
Stevenson creates a sense of foreboding by introducing Dr Jekyll in the context of his will.
What does Layon reveal in Scene 3
Lanyon reveals his opinions of Jekyll, further intriguing Utterson as well as the reader.
What horrible things have taken place in previous chapter and shall take place in chapter 4
Although the trampling of the girl is horrific, the murder of Carew is the first act of evil that the
reader “witnesses” creating more horror
What does Stevenson do in chapter 5
Stevenson gives the reader few details of the death of Lanyon, creating mystery and also implicating Jekyll further.
How is scene 6 a climax
This scene is the climax of the novella, all of the reader’s fears and suspicions are relieved at this point, creating a feeling of catharsis
What is scene 7 the first scene to identify
This is the first scene in which the true identity of Hyde is revealed.
What is the rest of the novel seen as (scene 8)
Whilst the rest of the novel can be seen as a detective case, this chapter acts as a confession by Jekyll. It is arguably the most significant chapter as all of the unknowns of the rest of the text are finally explained.
