Jekyll and hyde

• What does the fog symbolize in the context of Jekyll and Hyde?

  The fog represents secrecy.
• How does the fog imply Jekyll's situation?

  It implies that Jekyll is being drowned by his secrets.
• What does fog symbolize in relation to the characters in Jekyll and Hyde?

  It symbolizes confusion and moral ambiguity surrounding the characters.
• Which character is particularly associated with the fog's symbolism?

  1. Hyde.
• How does Stevenson use fog in the narrative?

  He uses it to isolate the characters and restrict their view of events.
• What could the fog represent regarding Hyde's control over Jekyll?

  It could represent Hyde's arrival and seizing control over Jekyll.
• What does the phrase "too far gone" imply about Jekyll's situation?

  It implies that Jekyll cannot walk away from Hyde now.
• Who said, "with a pale moon lying on her back"?

  Utterson.
• What does Hyde's power do to the setting?

  It makes the setting more unnatural.
• What does the moon lying on her back signify?

  It demonstrates the ferocity of the wind and how abnormal this is.
• What could the pale moon represent in relation to Jekyll?

  It could represent Jekyll's lack of light or life.
• How does the pale moon relate to Hyde?

  It shows how Hyde's pale face is a constant presence.
• What does "her back" imply about the moon's status?

  It implies that the moon is weak and sickly, reflecting societal views on women.
• What literary setting does the description of the moon contribute to?

  The gothic setting.
• Who said, "Broke out of all bounds and dubbed him to the earth"?

  A maid about Hyde.
• What does breaking out of bounds suggest about Hyde?

  It suggests that Hyde has entered the realm of evil.
• What does the verb "clubbed" indicate about Hyde's actions?

  It indicates how brutal Mr. Hyde was.
• What does the imagery of Hyde's actions convey to the reader?

  It conveys the horrifying and vicious nature of Hyde.
• What could Hyde's actions represent in relation to Jekyll?

  They could represent Jekyll's struggle to break free from Victorian Society's constraints.
• How does Stevenson use this event in relation to Jekyll's character development?

  He uses it as a climax and turning point for Jekyll, indicating a point of no return.
• How might a Victorian reader react to the victim's high status?

  A Victorian reader may feel fearful due to the victim's high status.
• What warning does Stevenson convey through the narrative?

  He warns that bad actions must have consequences.
• What does the phrase "God forgive us" suggest about Utterson and Enfield's feelings?

  It suggests a sense of shock, horror, and distress.
• What does the repetition of "God forgive us" indicate about Utterson's character?

  It indicates a strong moral and ethical aspect of Mr. Utterson's character.
• Why was seeking God's forgiveness common during the time period of the narrative?

  Because religion was dominant, and many were Christians.
• What does Stevenson reveal through Utterson's plea for forgiveness?

  He reveals the horrors that supernatural science is inflicting on others, not just Jekyll.
• What simile does Utterson use to describe Jekyll in Chapter 7?

  "Like some disconsolate prisoner."
• What does the term "disconsolate" imply about the prisoner in the simile?

  It implies that the prisoner is depressed and gloomy.
• What does the simile suggest about Jekyll's state?

  It suggests that Jekyll is trapped in a state of imprisonment.
• How does the simile reinforce Jekyll's situation?

  It reinforces his sense of entrapment by his own secrets.
• What is Jekyll metaphorically imprisoned by?

  He is metaphorically imprisoned by the secret of his dual identity.
• How is Jekyll described in relation to imprisonment?

  Jekyll is described as the prisoner, the jail, and the jailer all at once.
• What does Utterson's inability to confront Jekyll signify?

  It signifies that nobody is able to confront Jekyll despite his open window.
• What does the open window represent for Jekyll?

  It represents a final chance for him to seek guidance.
• What does Jekyll's continued state as a prisoner indicate?

  It indicates that he continues being a prisoner despite having a chance to escape.
• What does the text suggest about Jekyll's actions?

  It suggests that Jekyll has done something bad.
• Why might Stevenson not allow Jekyll to have a happy ending?

  Because of what he has done.
• What does Utterson say about Hyde in relation to Satan?

  "If I ever read Satan's signature upon a face it is on that of your new friend."
• What does the metaphor about Hyde suggest?

  It suggests that the devil has marked Hyde for his own, indicating he is pure evil.
• What could the metaphor imply about Hyde's relationship with the devil?

  It could imply that Hyde made a deal with the devil as Satan's puppet.