Utterson quotes Flashcards
“A rugged countenace that was never lighted by a smile”
“rugged countenance” - rough, severe, or stern in character. He is a reserved character as he keeps to himself and seemingly unaffected by emotion.
“He was austere with himself”
“austere” - formal, strict, stern. He was strict with how he indulges his luxuries and how he expresses his desires.
“I incline to Cains heresy”
“heresy” implies that Dr. Jekyll’s admission goes against accepted beliefs or practices. He doesn’t involve himself on what other people do with their life.
“The last good influence in the lives of down going men”
“down-going men” suggests hopelessness or despair, as if these men are in a downward spiral that they are unable to stop. He is a man of significant morals as he is the last resort and last role model for criminals.
“If he be mr hyde, I shall be mr seek”
“shall” instead of “will” suggests obligation or duty, indicating that the speaker is willing to take on the role of seeking out the truth about Mr. Hyde. Shows his innate curiosity which propels the plot forwards. It also emphasises the theme of opposites throughout the novel.
“His imagination was also engaged or rather enslaved”
“engaged” implies a level of involvement or interest, suggesting that the character’s imagination was active in some way. He is very curious about the nature of Dr Jekylls will after hearing of Mr Hydes activities. His mind is jumping to many conclusions.
