jekyll and hyde

• What literary device is used in the phrase "the man trampled calmly over the child's body"?

  Oxymoron
• Why does the character pay the family ten pounds?

  He pays the family to save his reputation
• What is the description of Hyde in Chapter 1?

  Hyde is described as hellish, deformed, and detestable
• How does Mr. Utterson's character contrast with Mr. Enfield's character?

  Utterson is serious and moral, while Enfield is sociable and fashionable
• What does the 'sinister block of building' symbolize in the story?

  It symbolizes the hidden secrets and darkness in the narrative
• What is the significance of the phrase "hardly human" in describing Hyde?

  It suggests that Hyde has animalistic and inhumane qualities
• What does the term 'zoomorphism' refer to in the context of Hyde's description?

  It refers to attributing animal characteristics to Hyde
• Who is Dr. Lanyon in the story?

  Dr. Lanyon is a hearty, healthy, and trustworthy Victorian gentleman
• What does Utterson's concern about Jekyll's will foreshadow?

  It foreshadows the troubling relationship between Jekyll and Hyde
• How does the murder of Sir Danvers Carew change the mood of the story?

  It introduces a sense of tension and horror
• What does Utterson recognize about Hyde after the murder?

  Utterson recognizes Hyde as Jekyll's friend
• What does Jekyll's description as "a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty" imply?

  It implies that Jekyll is a respectable and distinguished individual
• What does the phrase "cannot be mended by talking" suggest about Jekyll's state of mind?

  It suggests that Jekyll is deeply troubled and in denial
• What does Utterson accuse Jekyll of regarding Hyde?

  Utterson accuses Jekyll of helping Hyde
• How does Poole's statement about no letter being delivered create doubt?

  It plants doubt in Utterson's mind about Jekyll's situation
• What does the phrase "I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also" reveal about Jekyll's character?

  It reveals Jekyll's internal conflict and duality
• What does Jekyll's dinner invitation compare with in the story?

  It compares with the letter he received
• What does Lanyon's narrative reveal about the nature of science in the story?

  It reveals that science can be mysterious and powerful
• How does Jekyll's statement "My devil had been long caged" reflect his internal struggle?

  It reflects his acknowledgment of his darker side and its release
• What does Jekyll mean by "I had awakened Edward Hyde"?

  It means that he has transformed into his darker self, Hyde
• What does the metaphor "polar twins" suggest about human nature?

  It suggests that humans have dual aspects to their identity
• How does the narrative shift from third person to first person in Chapter 9 affect the reader's perception?

  It creates a more personal and intimate understanding of the characters' experiences
• What does Dr. Lanyon's confusion over Jekyll's request indicate?

  It indicates the mysterious nature of Jekyll's experiments
• What does the phrase "the curse of mankind" imply in the context of Jekyll's transformation?

  It implies that the struggle between good and evil is a fundamental human issue
• How does the use of rhetorical questions in Lanyon's narrative enhance the theme of the story?

  It emphasizes the confusion and horror surrounding Jekyll's experiments
• What does Jekyll's final statement about his duality reveal?

  It reveals his acceptance of both sides of his nature
• Dual Nature


  The idea that humans have both good and evil tendencies, explored in the novel "Jekyll and Hyde"
• Good vs. Evil


  The eternal conflict between good and evil, represented by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde's personas
• Utterson


  A complex character in "Jekyll and Hyde", often perceived as a foil to Jekyll's dual nature
• Law and Order


  Utterson represents social order and stability, contrasting with Jekyll's transformations