Utterson Flashcards

Question

Essay plan for Utterson?

Answer 1

paragraph 1-presented as the epitome of a Victorian Gentleman paragraph 2-presented as a reliable narrator whose feelings resonate with the readers paragraph 3-presented as an intensely loyal and ardent friend until the very end of the novella

Answer 2

help (Utterson is a person who is naturally drawn to aiding others and offering support instead of criticizing or judging them)

Answer 3

affections (this simile shows that Utterson is a loyal, firm and strong character just like ivy, which grows endlessly)

Answer 4

cold sentiment (Mr Utterson is socially awkward and lacks warmth and emotion but he is still a likeable person)

Answer 5

rugged smile (Utterson's physical appearance is described as being of 'rugged countenance' this means he seems abrasive and rough and tough we are also told that he never smiles so this would lead us to believe he is unemotional all of this suggests he is a man who keeps himself to himself)

Answer 6

Cain's (Utterson means that he does not take responsibility for other people or judge them)

Answer 7

liked (highlights Utterson's respected and beloved character, known for his loyalty, tolerance, and the way people valued his quiet company and sober presence)

Answer 8

blood (echoes the reaction felt by characters who encounter Mr Hyde, reinforcing the constant presence of evil that lies like a fog over the truth that Utterson is yet to see clearly)

Answer 9

pale horror (the reader is able to visualise the "horror in their eyes", as the horror witnessed isn't revealed at this point Utterson and Enfield don't know the truth about Jekyll and Hyde but their reaction shows that they feel they've witnessed something strange and inexplicable)

Answer 10

duty (reveals Utterson's strong sense of duty, moral responsibility, and his commitment to his friend, Jekyll, even when faced with uncertainty and potential danger as well as his determination to find out the truth)

Answer 11

Utterson is a typically rational Victorian gentleman and the epitome of a socially accepted one

Answer 12

he approaches the mystery in the same way he'd approach a case he weighs up the evidence and tries to reach a balanced, unbiased evaluation of the facts

Answer 13

because he is a rational man so he is unwilling to consider any explanation which threatens to upset his rational way of thinking

Answer 14

Enfield's story about Hyde gives Utterson nightmares Utterson feels 'mental perplexity' when he meets Hyde for the first time as he's confused because it's impossible to use reason to make sense of something that has a supernatural explanation the memory of Hyde makes Utterson 'shudder in his blood' showing that Hyde is strong enough to affect Utterson's emotions, which he usually tries to control

Answer 15

he feels 'a singularly strong, almost an inordinate, curiosity' so he waits outside the door 'by all lights and at all hours'

Answer 16

-to Utterson, maintaining reputation is very important, so he's shocked Jekyll is willing to harm his reputation for Hyde so he wants to find out why Jekyll is doing this so he can help him -Utterson is frustrated by the mystery surrounding Hyde and wants to use reason to solve it so he wants to see Hyde's face, believing that the mystery will roll away if it's 'well examined' -it is possible that Utterson sees him out darker side in Hyde and is strangely drawn to him just like the reader (could be Stevenson suggesting that we are all drawn to the darker side of life and can see the temptation of it)

Answer 17

these negative descriptions could be criticising the way Victorian gentlemen repressed their emotions

Answer 18

although reputation is important to Utterson, he isn't judgemental

Answer 19

'fairly blameless'

Answer 20

Utterson sets himself high standards by avoiding what he sees as sinful behaviour

Answer 21

his human side and his tolerance

Answer 22

trusted breast (Utterson tells Jekyll that he should tell him the truth because he has a good reputation and can be trusted to keep a secret )

Answer 23

Utterson is described as "the last good influence in the lives of down-going men," suggesting that he is a beacon of morality and a source of support for those who are struggling

Answer 24

Utterson's moral compass guides his actions and decisions throughout the story. He is driven by a sense of justice and a desire to do what is right, even when it is difficult

Answer 25

the story is told primarily from Utterson's perspective, allowing the reader to see the events unfold through his rational and observant eyes

Answer 26

Utterson's curiosity is what drives him to investigate the mystery of Mr Hyde and his connection to Jekyll, he is persistent in his quest for truth, even when the evidence points to something inexplicable

Answer 27

Utterson is a close friend of Jekyll, and his loyalty to Jekyll is evident throughout the story he is concerned for Jekyll's well-being and attempts to protect his friend's reputation, even when faced with disturbing evidence

Answer 28

Utterson is observant and analytical, noticing details that others might overlook he is able to piece together clues and draw conclusions, even when faced with the unsettling nature of the events (e.g. noticing the cane of Henry Jekyll at Carew's murder scene)