Themes Flashcards
Which theme does the following quotation link to: “…this is a private matter, and I beg of you to let it sleep.”?
It links to the theme of secrecy as the word ‘private’ infers that Jekyll is keeping something from Mr Utterson.
Which theme does the following quotation link to:” a large well-made, smooth faced man of fifty with something of a slyish cast perhaps.”?
It links to the theme of duality. The adjective ‘slyish’ implies that their is a deceptive side to Dr Jekyll that contrasts with his initial description of being ‘smooth faced’ which suggests that he is balanced and even,
Which theme does the following quotation link to: ““The rosy man had grown pale; his flesh had fallen away”?
It links to the theme of duality. It shows how Dr Lanyon has been affected by the knowledge of the secret Jekyll has. It shows how Jekyll’s duality has affected other people.
