Theme of Violence Flashcards
Hyde’s sudden outburst, connotes violence and danger
“All of a sudden he broke out in a great flame of anger”
Hyde put his full strength into the attack
“Mr Hyde broke out of all bounds”
Primitive metaphor, without morals
“Ape-like fury”
Hail storm metaphor, relentless attack
“Hailing down a storm of blows”
Sensory imagery to create horror
“Bones were audibly shattered”
Emphasis of the sensory imagery, creates horror
“At the horror of these sights and sounds the maid fainted”
Emphasis on the violence of the attack
“One splintered half had rolled in the neighbouring gutter”
Oxymoron for pure evil nature of Hyde and lack of empathy
“Trampled calmly over the child’s body”
Hyde gaining delight from the attack
“Transport of glee”
“Fit of delirium”
“Tasting delight from every blow”
