Reputation Flashcards
What is Stevensons main message about the Victorian society and reputation
That reputation cannot be trusted because they are asked on appearances and the version of a person that they want the world to see
Why was reputation such a big thing for men in Victorian society
If a man was to commit immoral actions it would damage his reputation and they may no longer be seen as a gentleman which means losing their social status and advantages
How is utterson effected by the idea of reputation
Give a quote
It caused him problems
Uttersoon is obsessed with reputation and is more concerned about preserving peooles reputation that finding out all the answers
How is Jekyll affected by his idea of reputation
Jekyll feels his sins are much worse then they actually are so goes to extremes to protect his reputation»_space; creating Hyde
Give a quote from Jekyll to show his concern about his reputation
This plod in the public eye with a load of genial respectability, like a school boy (…) spring headlong into a sea of liberty (..) for me the safety was complete. Think of it- I did not even exist!
^^ he feels free as Hyde and he can conceal his sins perfectly
He also sees Hyde as a different person
How is Stevenson Criticising Victorian society through Jekyll
Through Jekyll excessive guilt for what he sees as his faults
Stevenson is Cristian’s the pressure of V society placed on people to appear respectable
