Quotes

• State the quote from Chapter 2 said by Mr Utterson (Search for Mr Hyde), which suggests that Hyde is a work of evil art, as though Satan has signed off the creation.


  ''Satan's signature''
• State the quote from chapter 1 which suggests of Hyde is careless and cold, stamping on things he doesn't like with the sole aim of destroying them.

  ''Trampled calmly over the child's body''
• State the quote said by Utterson from Chapter 2, contrasting between the verbs of 'hide' and 'seek', reflecting Utterson's dogged pursuit of the truth. It also foreshadows the eventual revelation of Hyde's true nature, showing Utterson's role as the moral compass and the embodiment of Victorian rationality

  ''If he be Mr Hyde... I shall be Mr Seek''.
• State the quote in Chapter 3 which is ironically significant as Jekyll returns to Hyde as he cannot overcome his own temptation, becoming obsessive.


  ''The moment I chose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde''
• State the quote from Chapter 4 which uses a simile which shows how Hyde is animal-like as he has no control over his emotions, which had lead to his violent animalistic behaviours. This dehumanising image highlights his lack of remorse.


  ''Ape-like fury''
• State the context used in ''Ape-like fury'', and Utterson's intentions.

  Darwin's theory of evolution led many Victorians to fear the idea of 'devolution', in which humans could devolve into a primitive state. He may be implying that humans have inherited a level of savagery from the creatures we have evolved from.
• State the quote from Chapter 5 which emphasises Jekyll's deterioating condition, hinting how his experiments and association with Hyde are taking on him.

  ''Sat Dr Jekyll, looking deathly sick''
• State the quote from chapter two which uses the noun of troglodytic which demonstrates that Hyde is primitive and uncivilised which may be referring to Darwin's theory of evolution which was not accepted in Victorian society.

  ''The man seems hardly human! Something troglodytic shall we say?''
• State the quote from chapter 8 which uses personification/pathetic fallacy which adds to the gothic atmosphere that Stevenson created throughout the novel. Powerful symbol of mystery and obscurity. 


  ''A fog rolled over the city''
• State the quote from chapter 10 which uses the noun of 'devil' and 'caged' which is metaphorical for Jekyll's body. The verb roaring highlights his repression as it holds connotations of anger and power which could suggest how the 'devil' has built up inside of him


  ''my devil had long been caged, he came out roaring''
• State the quote from chapter 8 which uses the auditory image of ''screech'', suggesting how Hyde reacts with intense distress. Hyde's animalistic behaviour previously had made him seem strong, but this shows his weakness and how powerless he is.

  ''A dismal screech, as mere of animal terror''
• State the quote from chapter 10 said by Jekyll which suggests that Jekyll thought that being Hyde was a good thing and indulges him in pleasure. Juxtaposition of "angel" and "dearh" emphasises the idea of good vs evil, creating suspense as Jekyll is not yet aware that Hyde is a bad thing

  "And from these agonies of death and birth I had come forth an angel instead of a friend"
• State the quote from chapter 10 in which Jekyll recognises the duality of human nature and recognises that this will destroy him. Good and evil are constantly in conflict with each other.

  "Man is not truly one but two"
• State the quote where Jekyll describes Hyde showing how he accepts his presence, seeing Hyde as part of himself. "Natural" connotes with the animal world suggesting he represents the animal sides we cannot escape, but should not go back to


  "Natural" and "Human"
• State the quote from chapter 1 which describes Utterson as a serious and solemn lawyer. Despite being unemotional and worn, he is still likeable

  "Lean, long, dusty, dreary and hot somehow loveable"
• State the quote from chapter 8 which shows that Mr utterson believes he has a responsibility (moral obligation)

  "I shall consider it my duty to break the door"
• State the quote from chapter 8 which shows that his thoughts foreshadow a disaster that is about to come

  "Borne in his mind, a crushing anticipation of calamity"
• State the quote from chapter 2 which uses a smilies which conveys a Deep thought of struggle of Utterson. "Mental perplexity", suggests he has internal confusion and is curious of figuring out the truth

  "His hand to a brown like a man in mental perplexity"
• State the quote from chapter 5 which uses a metaphor which shows how Mr utterson is sacrificing is honour to do what is right. He is humble and protective of othersm


  "My shoulders are broad enough to bear the blame"
• State the quote from Chapter 1 said by Mr Utterson in which he describes Hyde as a ''juggernaut''. This noun highlights highlights Hyde's lack of remorse for others. The verb ''damned'' emphasizes the evil and sinfulness in Hyde's character, symbolizing how he is a force of chaos and destruction. 


  ''damned juggernaut''