Jekyll and Hyde quotes

• 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 Biblical reference does Utterson make?

  Cain's heresy
• What does the story of Cain and Abel represent?

  Original manifestations of duality
• How does Stevenson portray Victorian society through Utterson?

  As hypocritical and obsessed with respectability
• What does the street's description in Chapter 1 symbolize?

  Duality of Victorian society
• How does the setting reflect the theme of duality?

  Contrasting thriving trade with neglect
• What does Jekyll's house represent in the story?

  Public respectability and private secrecy
• Who is referred to as the "sawbones"?

  A doctor called to help a girl
• What is significant about the doctor's reaction to Hyde?

  He desires to kill Hyde
• What themes does Enfield's quote link to?

  Violence, hypocrisy, and repression
• What does Stevenson suggest about the desire for violence?

  It exists in everyone, not just Hyde
• How does Victorian society affect emotions?

  It leads to repression and pent-up anger
• What does Enfield say about Hyde's appearance?

  Something displeasing and detestable
• How does the repetition in Enfield's quote affect the reader?

  It evokes uncertainty about Hyde
• What does Hyde's lack of a mask signify?

  His challenge to social rules
• What does Enfield's presence in a bad part of town suggest?

  His own questionable actions
• What does Dr. Lanyon's quote highlight?

  Jekyll's crossing of moral boundaries
• How does the Industrial Revolution relate to the story?

  It raised concerns about scientific advancements
• What does Lanyon's use of "wrong" signify?

  Morally unethical actions of Jekyll
• What ingredients are mentioned in Jekyll's potion?

  Salt, powders, phosphorus, and ether
• How does Jekyll's ritual sound?

  Like witchcraft or alchemy
• 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 dark side
• What happens when Hyde takes over Jekyll's life?

  He becomes more unpredictable
• How is Hyde described during the murder of Sir Danvers?

  With ap-like fury and animalistic terms
• What concept does the description of Hyde relate to?

  Darwin's theory of evolution
• What does Jeal's hubris prevent him from doing?

  Accepting help from concerned friends
• Who is the victim of Hyde's violent act in chapter 4?

  Sir Danvers
• How is Hyde often described in the text?

  In animalistic terms, suggesting subhuman behavior
• 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 does the phrase "hailing down a storm of blows" suggest?

  Hyde's actions are natural and primal
• What does Jekyll's statement about his master being dead imply?

  Concern for reputation after death
• What does Utterson prioritize during his investigation?

  Protecting Dr. Jekyll's reputation
• What does Jekyll's duplicity refer to?

  His double life and concealed pleasures
• What does Jekyll believe about man's nature?

  Man is not truly one but truly two
• How does Jekyll's view relate to religious beliefs?

  Everyone has a sinful and virtuous side
• What does Jekyll's failure to reconcile his two sides lead to?

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

  A sense of freedom and liberation