quotes

• Who is the first character introduced in the quotes?

  Mr. Utterson
• How is Mr. Utterson characterized in the story?

  As a perfect Victorian gentleman
• What does Utterson's tolerance for others signify?

  His non-judgmental attitude in society
• What does "I inclined to Cain's heresy" reference?

  The Biblical story of Cain and Abel
• How does the quote about Cain relate to Utterson's character?

  He feels no responsibility for others' affairs
• What theme does the description of the street in Chapter 1 represent?

  The theme of duality in society
• How does the setting symbolize Victorian society?

  It shows the hypocrisy of respectability
• What does Jekyll's house represent in the story?

  Duality with a public and secret side
• Who is referred to as "sawbones" in the text?

  A doctor called to help a girl
• What does Enfield's quote about the sawbones reveal?

  Doctors can have violent desires too
• What does Stevenson suggest about violence in society?

  Everyone has violent tendencies, not just Hyde
• What does the repetition of "something" in Enfield's quote imply?

  Uncertainty about Hyde's nature
• How does Hyde's appearance affect others?

  It evokes disgust and fear in people
• What does Hyde's lack of a mask symbolize?

  His unapologetic nature and true self
• How does Hyde challenge social rules?

  By exposing the hypocrisy of respectability
• What does Lanyon's quote about Jekyll's experiments highlight?

  The conflict between science and morality
• What does Lanyon call Jekyll's actions?

  Unscientific balderdash
• How does Jekyll's potion creation mix science and the occult?

  It combines scientific ingredients with ritual
• What does Jekyll's belief about controlling Hyde reveal?

  His overconfidence and hubris
• What does Hyde's return signify for Jekyll?

  Loss of control over his darker side
• How does Hyde's behavior reflect Darwin's theory?

  It suggests a reversion to animalistic instincts
• What does the phrase "ap-like fury" imply about Hyde?

  His behavior is subhuman and violent
• What does Jeal's hubris prevent him from doing?

  Accepting help from concerned friends
• Who is Sir Danvers?

  An older gentleman and MP
• How is Hyde often described in the text?

  In animalistic terms, suggesting subhuman behavior
• What does the term "ap-like Fury" suggest about Hyde's nature?

  His behavior is violent and primal
• What concept does Stevenson play on with Hyde's violent nature?

  Victorian fears of devolution
• What does Hyde's choice of victim reveal about him?

  His lack of empathy and disregard for life
• What do the words "hailing" and "storm" imply about Hyde's actions?

  They suggest natural, uncontrollable violence
• What does Utterson's concern for Jekyll's reputation highlight?

  The theme of reputation and friendship
• What does Utterson assume about Hyde's relationship with Jekyll?

  That Hyde has control over Jekyll
• What does Jekyll mean by "profound duplicity of life"?

  A double life filled with secrecy
• How does Jekyll view societal expectations?

  As restrictive and oppressive
• What does the phrase "man is not truly one but truly two" suggest?

  Everyone has dual aspects to their nature
• What does Jekyll's inability to reconcile his two sides lead to?

  The creation of Hyde and his downfall
• What does Jekyll feel after his first transformation into Hyde?

  A sense of freedom and excitement
• What does the phrase "not an innocent freedom of the soul" imply?

  His freedom comes with moral consequences
• How does Jekyll's transformation into Hyde affect his control?

  Hyde soon takes control over Jekyll
• What does Jekyll acknowledge about his creation of Hyde?

  That he created a totally wicked being
• What does Jekyll's use of "myself" signify in his reflection?

  He takes responsibility for Hyde's actions