sir carew

• Who is Sir Danvers Carew?

  An MP described as an aged gentleman
• What does Carew's murder signify about Hyde?

  It shows Hyde's violent capabilities
• How does Carew's murder relate to the Whitechapel Murders?

  Some believe it inspired the Jack the Ripper killings
• What class distinction is highlighted between Carew and Hyde?

  Carew is high class, Hyde is working class
• What does Carew's murder symbolize in the context of class struggle?

  • Represents violent uprising of the proletariat
  • Juxtaposition of high class and working class
• In which chapter does Carew's murder occur?

  Chapter four
• How is Carew's murder witnessed?

  A maid sees it through a window
• What does Carew's role as a victim signify in the novella?

  It shows Hyde's disregard for authority
• What is implied about Utterson's relationship with Carew?

  Utterson knew Carew well enough to identify him
• Why might Hyde have attacked Carew?

  Hyde attacked him because he was a good man
• How does Carew's innocence contrast with Hyde's character?

  Carew's innocence highlights Hyde's maliciousness
• What is the first reference to Carew in the novella?

  His high position as a victim
• How does the description of Carew reflect Victorian society?

  It shows the hierarchical and classist nature
• What do the animalistic connotations of "ferocity" imply?

  Carew is prey and Hyde is the predator
• What does "white hair" symbolize in Carew's description?

  Distinguishment and purity
• How is Carew feminized in the novella?

  His description perpetuates helplessness
• What does Carew's "very pretty manner of politeness" suggest?

  It emphasizes his vulnerability as a gentleman
• What does "old-world kindness" imply about current culture?

  Current culture is harsher than before
• How does Carew's surprise and hurt contribute to the narrative tension?

  It suggests he was unaware of Hyde's intentions
• What role does Carew serve in the novella?

  • A victim of Hyde's violence
  • A plot device to highlight themes of authority
  • Represents the clash between good and evil