repression

• Which character does not repress parts of themselves in the story?

  Mr Hyde
• What does Dr Jekyll's repression of desires signify in the context of Victorian society?

  It shows the strict nature of Victorian society
• How is Hyde related to Jekyll's psyche?

  Hyde symbolizes Jekyll's repressed Id
• Which characters also exhibit repression in the novella?

  Utterson, Enfield, and Lanyon
• What type of language does Stevenson use to describe violence in the novella?

  Restrained and formal language
• Why does Stevenson use restrained language when describing horrific events?

  To avoid breaking indecency laws
• What is ironic about Stevenson's writing style in the novella?

  His creativity is constrained by societal rules
• How does the lack of description affect the reader's imagination?

  It leads to more horrific images being created
• What metaphor is used to describe the murder of Carew?

  “Storm of blows”
• What does the auditory imagery “audibly shattered” signify in the context of Hyde's violence?

  It demonstrates Hyde’s brutal nature
• What does Hyde's violence imply about Jekyll's repressed nature?

  Hyde is a concentrated form of Jekyll's repression
• How does Dr Jekyll view his pleasures in society?

  He feels he has concealed them
• What does Jekyll suggest about repression in society?

  It is a societal issue, not just personal
• How is Mr Utterson described in the novella?

  “Cold, scanty and embarrassed”
• How does Mr Utterson channel his passions throughout the novella?

  Into his investigation and profession