Chapter 4- the carew murder case

• Who does Hyde murder in the chapter?

  Danvers Carew
• How is the maid's account of Carew's murder presented?

  Like a police statement
• What effect does the maid's perspective have on the reader?

  It distances the reader from the event
• Why is the maid's description of the murder shocking?

  It contrasts with her peaceful account
• What does the maid do after witnessing the murder?

  She faints
• How is Carew described before the attack?

  As polite and full of kindness
• What does Carew's characterization emphasize about Hyde?

  Hyde's evil nature and senseless violence
• How is Hyde's attack on Carew described?

  With "ape-like fury"
• What does the description of Hyde as "animalistic" suggest?

  He is primal and savage
• How does Stevenson appeal to the reader's senses during the attack?

  By describing the audible shattering of bones
• What effect does the description of bones being "audibly" shattered have?

  It makes the attack more horrific and vivid
• What gruesome details are given about Hyde's attack?

  He "clubbed" Carew and "stormed" blows
• How is Carew left after the attack?

  Incredibly mangled on the street
• What does the policeman's reaction to Carew's identification reveal?

  Hypocrisy is widespread in Victorian society
• How does Utterson feel about Hyde's living conditions?

  He feels uneasy about the "dismal quarter"
• What does the contrast between Jekyll's and Hyde's living areas symbolize?

  The dual nature of man
• How does Hyde's housekeeper contribute to the theme of duality?

  She has an "evil face" but "excellent manners"
• What does the symbolism of Jekyll's house represent?

  Respectability concealing darker truths
• What are the key themes in the chapter regarding human nature?

  • Dual nature of man
  • Hypocrisy in society
  • Concealment of faults
• How does Stevenson use settings as symbols in the novel?

  • Jekyll's house: Respectable exterior, hidden darkness
  • Hyde's house: Represents immorality and poverty
  • Soho: Contrast with the West End's respectability
• Who witnesses the murder from her window?

  A maid
• What time of day does the maid witness the murder?

  In the wee hours of the morning
• Who does the maid recognize as the murderer?

  1. Hyde
• What does Mr. Hyde do to the aged gentleman?

  He beats him to death with a stick
• What is found on the dead body by the police?

  A letter addressed to Utterson
• Who is identified as the victim of the murder?

  Sir Danvers Carew
• What was Sir Danvers Carew's occupation?

  Member of Parliament
• What does Utterson find odd about Hyde?

  He lives in squalor but is Jekyll's heir
• Where does Utterson accompany the police?

  To Hyde's rooms
• How does the landlady of Hyde's residence appear?

  Villainous-looking
• What do the police find in Hyde's rooms?

  The murder weapon and a burned checkbook
• What does the police inspector learn about Hyde at the bank?

  Hyde still has an account there
• What assumption does the officer make about Hyde's actions?

  He will withdraw money soon
• What happens in the days and weeks following the murder?

  No sign of Hyde turns up
• What do people say about Hyde's appearance?

  They agree on his evil aspect
• What is notable about those who have seen Hyde?

  They differ on details of his appearance
• What does Chapter 4 illustrate about Hyde?

  Hyde's capacity for evil
• How is Hyde initially perceived in the chapter?

  As an unscrupulous opportunist manipulating Jekyll
• What event reveals Hyde's vicious nature?

  The violent murder of Sir Danvers Carew
• What characterizes Hyde's violence?

  It is random and without apparent motive