repression

• Which character represses parts of themselves in the story?

  All characters except Mr. Hyde
• What does Dr. Jekyll's repression lead to?

  His inability to contain himself
• What does Hyde symbolize in relation to Jekyll's psyche?

  Hyde symbolizes Jekyll's Id
• How does repression manifest in Utterson, Enfield, and Lanyon?

  To a much lesser extent than Jekyll
• What type of language does Stevenson use to describe violence?

  Restrained and formal language
• Why does Stevenson use restrained language in his descriptions?

  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 is notable about the murder of Carew?

  It is described as especially brutal
• What literary devices are used to describe Hyde's violence?

  Metaphor and auditory imagery
• What does Hyde's violence imply about his character?

  He is a concentrated form of Jekyll's repression
• How can Hyde's violence be interpreted in relation to society?

  As a product of repressive Victorian society
• What does Dr. Jekyll say about concealing his pleasures?

  He feels he has concealed them in society
• 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 Utterson channel his passions?

  Into his investigation and profession