English- Jekyll and Hyde

• T + A of “his affections, like ivy” ?


  Simile, shows that he’s a loyal friend
• “Trampled calmly”


  About Hyde trampling the young girl in chapter 1.The adverb “calmly” displays how cold and careless his violent behaviour is. He’s shoes psychopathic traits in the quote, which heavily scared victorians at the time. Goes against Victorian gentleman standards of being respectful and kind, though fits the starboard of being emotionless
• “Lean,long,dusty,dreary and yet somehow lovable“
• “Like some damned juggernaut“ -mr Enfield
• A juggernaut is a large heavy vehicle, having roots from Hinduism
• in 1859, when Stevenson was 8, Darwin published ‘the origin of the species’. He said all creatures had evolved from common ancestors
• Victorians were scared of darwins theory due to devolution and degeneration
• Hyde is mentioned to look troglodytic in a frightening tone, hinting at the negative views Victorian’s had on evolution, especially someone as religious as mr utterson. He had also been called “dwarfish“ and “hardly human”
• “il-contained impatience“
• “Great Flame of anger”
• “Bones were audibly shattered”
• “A large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty” -describing Jekyll
• “Deathly sick” -describing jekyll in chapter 5
• chaper 1- story of the door

  chaper 2- search for mr Hyde

  chaper 3- Dr Jekyll was quite at ease

  chaper 4- the Carew murder case

  chapter 5-incident of the letter

  chapter 6-remarkable incident of Dr Lanyon

  chapter 7- incident at the window
• Chapter 7- “shared your feeling of repulsion?”
• Chapter 7- “an expression of such abject terror and despair“ (describing jekyll at the window) “froze the very blood of the two gentlemen below” (mr uttersom and mr Enfield).
• “Trampled calmly” chapter 1, oxymoron. Shows his horrific serenity about the situation, displaying his almost psychopathic nature
• what is phrenology?


  The idea that criminality could be predicted based on the shape of a persons skull
• What is physiognomy?


  The assessment of a persons character Or personality from his or her outer appearance, especially the face.
• “Never had she felt more at peace with all men or thought more kindly of the world” -describing the maid in chapter 4, contrasts with the murder
• Amity, serenity, irenic,
• Cryptic- mysterious
• Who is the author of the novella "Jekyll and Hyde"?

  Robert Louis Stevenson
• What are the key aspects of Hyde's physical description that contribute to his frightening nature?

  • Deformity: Described as "dwarfish" and "hardly human"
  • Unexplainable repulsion: Instinctive disgust felt by characters
  • Animalistic features: Comparisons to animals emphasizing his primitive nature
• How does Mr. Enfield describe Hyde's demeanor?

  He describes Hyde as having "a sort of black, sneering coolness ... really like Satan."
• What type of actions does Hyde commit that emphasize his frightening nature?

  Hyde commits brutal acts, such as trampling a child and murdering Sir Danvers Carew.
• What are the key aspects of Hyde's actions and behavior that contribute to his frightening portrayal?

  • Violence: Brutal acts without remorse
  • Lack of remorse: No guilt or regret for his actions
  • Unpredictability: Erratic and uncontrolled behavior
  • Secrecy: Operates in the shadows
• How is Hyde's behavior described during the murder of Sir Danvers Carew?

  It is described as "insensate" and "ape-like," highlighting his savage nature.
• How do other characters react to Hyde in the novella?

  • Instinctive fear: Immediate dread upon encountering Hyde
  • Physical revulsion: Feelings of illness or disgust
  • Moral outrage: Appalled by his actions
  • Avoidance: Actively try to avoid him
• What does Mr. Utterson feel upon first meeting Hyde?

  He feels "a sudden qualm of nausea and terror."
• Which reaction would be most effective in presenting Hyde as frightening?

  "I felt an unexplainable dread wash over me, and my body shook uncontrollably in his presence."
• What symbols and imagery does Stevenson use to enhance Hyde's frightening portrayal?

  • Darkness: Associated with evil and the unknown
  • Fog: Represents moral ambiguity
  • Doors and keys: Symbolize barriers between good and evil
  • Animal imagery: Emphasizes Hyde's primitive nature
• How is Hyde described in terms of animal imagery?

  Hyde is described as moving "like a monkey" and having an "ape-like fury."
• What aspect of Hyde's relationship with Jekyll emphasizes his frightening nature?

  Jekyll's growing inability to control when he transforms into Hyde, leading to unexpected and dangerous situations.
• What are the key aspects of Hyde's relationship with Jekyll that contribute to his frightening portrayal?

  • Duality: Hyde represents Jekyll's evil side
  • Loss of control: Jekyll's inability to control Hyde
  • Transformation: Described as painful and unnatural
  • Dominance: Hyde becomes increasingly dominant over Jekyll
• How does Jekyll describe the transformation into Hyde?

  He describes it as "the most racking pangs succeeded: a grinding in the bones, deadly nausea, and a horror of the spirit."
• “Many ill things he has done


  About utterson, saying that even he has done bad things as well.

  Contradicts the Victorian gentleman standards of appearing respectable.

  Verb, noun- “many”, “ill”
• “younger,lighter,happier”

  About Jekyll transforming into Hyde for the first time.

  Feels liberated as Hyde and free

  Goes against Victorian standards of being respectable, leans into the idea that everyone has an “inner Hyde”.

  goes against morals since he feels good about being a bad person. Technique- list of 3, adjective
• “Disinterred the axe”

  About Poole finding the axe.

  Shows how Poole now knows how serious the situation is, and feels danger.

  Connotations of death

  Goes against the emotionless Victorian gentleman standard, but also shows how he is against violence and murder, unlike Hyde.
• “Moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde”


  Jekyll talking to mr utterson about how he can get rid of Hyde anytime to soothe utterson of his worries of him being connected to Hyde

  Shows how deluded Jekyll is, thinking he is still and always will be in full control when later on he isn’t

  links to stevenson thinking he could get away with rebelling as a child, but he couldn’t always.

  Jekyll really represents the Victorian arrogance that thinks it can ever escape its flirtation with its inner animal.

  Techniques- verb,”choose“, “rid”