urban terror

• How does Stevenson link the urban landscape of Victorian London to Hyde's actions?

  Through nightmarish imagery and dark descriptions
• What type of imagery does Stevenson use to describe the streets of London?

  Nightmarish imagery
• What effect does the fog have on the urban landscape in the novel?

  It creates a sinister atmosphere for crimes
• What do Utterson's nightmares reveal about his perception of the city?

  They show his fear of Hyde and the city
• What does Utterson see in his nightmares related to Hyde?

  Hyde gliding through sleeping houses
• How does Stevenson portray Hyde in relation to the city of London?

  As an urban creature at home in darkness
• What does the phrase "countless crimes take place" suggest about Victorian London?

  It implies a hidden, dark side of the city
• What is the significance of the "great field of lamps" in Utterson's nightmares?

  It highlights the contrast between light and darkness
• What happens at every street corner in Utterson's nightmares?

  A child is crushed and left screaming
• What does the term "sinister landscape" imply about the setting of the novel?

  It suggests a threatening and ominous environment
• How does the imagery of "twist and coil" contribute to the novel's atmosphere?

  It creates a sense of confusion and danger
• Who is haunted by the figure of Hyde in the novel?

  Utterson, the lawyer
• What does the phrase "move the more swiftly" suggest about Hyde's actions in the city?

  He is elusive and quick in his movements
• How does the imagery used by Stevenson reflect the themes of the novel?

  It emphasizes the duality of human nature and urban life