Utterson Flashcards
1
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Utterson’s character…
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- Reserved and Discreet
- Rational, Calm and curious
- Courageous and Brave
2
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Utterson role
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Presents the main narrative and drives much of the plot action
3
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Utterson
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Is a gentleman of integrity and becomes entangles in the darkest mysteries of those he once considered friends
4
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Utterson advices Jekyll
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He is a good influence in the lives of down going men
5
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Utterson represses his desires
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- strict with himself
- doesn’t allow himself many pleasures
- enjoys the theatre but hasn’t been to one in twenty years
6
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Utterson is an example of a Victorian gentleman
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- Respected layer
- Avoids gossip - remains private and repuatable
- Loyal
7
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‘something eminently human beaconed from his eye’
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- beneath his reserved exterior ther is trustworthy character
- kind and empathetic
- ‘eminently’ and ‘beaconed’ suggest glowing
- linking him to light and reason = visible goodness
8
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‘Henry Jekyll forge for a murderer!’
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- Stevenson exposes the duality of man - even the reputable are capable of corruption
- exclamation mark represents shock and disbelief
- ‘forge’ suggests deception and betrayal, hinting at Jekyll’s hidden life
- Utterson protects Jekyll - importance of friendship
9
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‘If he be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr seek’
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- values logic and duty, determined to uncover the truth
- Utterson’s wit highlights the detective aspect of the narrative
- Contrast between ‘Hyde’ and ‘seek’ symbolises sin vs moral pursuit
10
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‘I shall consider it my duty to break in the door’
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‘my duty’ - emphasises morality and Uttersons personal obligation
11
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Stevensons Intentions through the character of Utterson
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- Expose the limitaitons of reason - Utterson fails to uncover the truth showing reason cannot fully understand human nature or evil
- Stevenson uses Utterson to represent societal expectations and self-restraint
12
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Readers repsonse to Utterson
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- Trust
- Sympathy
- Admiration
