Carew

• "an aged and beautiful gentleman with white hair" - chapter 4 


  • "white hair" - symbol of distinguishment and purity alongside the mention of "aged" which perpetuates Carew's presentation as a victim in the plot.
  • The description of Carew is feminised, perpetuating the view that females are helpless in the novella
• "with the air of one very much surprised and a trifle hurt" - chapter 4 


  • Increases the tension surrounding his death, as this leads the reader to assume he was unaware of who Hyde was or why he was trying to hurt him
  • reinforces the idea that Carew serves as more of a plot device rather than a three-dimensional character.
• "London was startled by a crime of singular ferocity...by the high position of the victim." - chapter 4


  • The first reference to Carew is mentioning his "high position", which would immediately shock a Victorian readership. This is a reflection on the incredibly hierarchical and classist society of Victorian London.
  • He is also immediately introduced as a victim, which heightens the mystery / thriller genre conveyed in the novella.
  • The animalistic connotations of "ferocity" place Carew in the role of prey and Hyde as predator