Setting And Scene

Question 1

How does Stephenson used the setting to present his views?

Answer 1

• Hyde; only appears at night to show the concealed nature of the ‘dark’ side
• The laboratory is at the back - dark and Dingy no windows; unapproved of / hidden
• Pathetic Fallacy; fog to show how everything is concealed and hidden behind murky / faded truths
• The streets; “like rows of smiling saleswomen” shows that the niceties of the ‘rich’ street are fake and facade. Metaphorical

Question 2

Pathetic Fallacy Quotes?

Answer 2

“smothered by the dense fog”

“drowned city in darkness”