violence

• What genre is the novella described as?

  Gothic fiction
• How does violence characterize Mr. Hyde?

  It is only committed by him
• How are Hyde's victims characterized?

  As passive to enhance shock value
• What effect does the trampling of the girl have?

  Highlights Hyde's barbaric acts
• What does the language in the trampling scene imply?

  Passive disregard for human life
• How does Hyde's murder of Carew reflect class issues?

  Shows disregard for the upper class
• What literary devices does Stevenson use to describe Carew's murder?

  Metaphor and auditory imagery
• What does the phrase "this will make a deal of noise" suggest?

  Hyde's violent actions are significant
• What does the lexis from the semantic field of violence convey?

  Hyde's irrational and violent nature
• How is Hyde's volatility depicted?

  Through the metaphor of a "flame"
• What do the animalistic connotations of "trampled" suggest?

  Hyde's lack of morals and aggression
• How does the setting reflect Hyde's character?

  It shows he is out of place in society
• What does the "sinister block of building" symbolize?

  Hyde's disconnection from society
• What does "prolonged and sordid negligence" imply about Hyde?

  His violent behavior is rooted in isolation
• What is said to violate innocence?

  Exposure to horrific experiences
• Who are the innocent characters mentioned?

  The maid and the child
• How does the girl fulfill the gothic character archetype?

  She is reduced to an object
• How is the maid characterized in the novella?

  As an irrational woman with "streaming tears"
• How is Carew's character feminized?

  Described as an "aged beautiful gentleman"
• What connotations does "white hair" provide for Carew?

  Angelic and vulnerable connotations
• How does Hyde take advantage of Carew?

  By exploiting his vulnerable appearance