Reputation Flashcards
“If it came to a trial your name might appear.” Who said this and why?
Utterson
He is more concerned about Jekylls reputation than putting Hyde in trial for murdering Carew.
What is stevensons message about reputation?
It cannot be trusted because they are based on appearances. Their personality is the good side that they want the whole world to see.
How do the Victorians value reputation?
They make it difficult to know what people are really like.
How high does Victorians value reputation?
Very high
This is what causes utterson problems- he cannot fully understand Jekylls situation because he only sees how good of a reputation Jekyll has and how important it is.
How is reputation shown through Hyde?
He pays the family £100 to shut up and not let the gossip of him trampling over a young girl ruin his reputation as a gentleman.
Why does Jekyll want to separate his sinful side?
He wants to for fill his desires so he messes around with unscientific science so he can “Hyde” himself and be another person so that people don’t suspect that he doesn’t make a “disgrace” to his own reputation.
“Safety was complete”
Jekyll thinks his reputation is safe.
“A load of genial respectability”
Jekyll still wants a gentlemanly reputation. This shows how Jekyll is concerned that his reputation will be ruined if word gets out that he went against the laws of nature and against God.
