The Character Of Hyde

Question 1

Quotation that links to the theme of the Lombroso theory

Answer 1

“There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable.” - Enfield
Many describe him in this way
Hyde is uncanny
Supernatural creation that words cannot describe

Question 2

What was the Lombroso theory

Answer 2

suggests that criminality is inherited and that someone “born criminal” could be identified by the way they look

Question 3

Quotation that links to the theory of regression

Answer 3

“Ape like fury”
People in the renaissance times believed that humans would de evolve.
Calling Hyde this reignites this fear
Dehumanising Hyde

Question 4

Quotation that shows Hyde’s aggression

Answer 4

“The man trampled calmly over the child”
Doesn’t care for the child
Can’t trample calmly - juxtaposition

“Savage” and “clubbed him to the earth” - violent death, suggests de-evolution

Question 5

What does Stevenson use Mr Hyde to represent

Answer 5

The dark side of human nature that people hide away

Question 6

What is significant about Hyde’s appearance

Answer 6

Lanyon described “something seizing, surprising and revolting”
Sibilance and ambiguity in “something” suggests how sinister mr Hyde might seem
Physiognomy

Question 7

What feeling does Hyde give off

Answer 7

“Deformity” - suggesting his true monstrosity on the inside
“Radiance of a foul soul”

Question 8

How is Hyde linked to hell

Answer 8

“Satan’s signature”