violence

• What genre is the novella described as?

  Gothic fiction
• How is Mr. Hyde characterized in the novella?

  He is the only character who commits violence
• Why are Hyde's victims characterized as passive?

  To make his violence seem more unprovoked
• What effect does the trampling of the girl have on the reader?

  It highlights Hyde's barbaric acts
• How does Stevenson depict the trampling incident linguistically?

  With unembellished language to imply disregard
• What does Hyde's murder of Carew signify about class?

  It shows his 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" imply?

  Hyde's actions are significant and disruptive
• How does the lexis from the semantic field of violence contribute to the text?

  It emphasizes Hyde's irrational and violent nature
• What does the metaphor of violence as a "flame" suggest about Hyde?

  It indicates that violence is intrinsic to his character
• What connotations does the verb "trampled" carry in the text?

  Animalistic aggression
• How does the setting reflect Hyde's character?

  It shows he is out of place in society
• What does the description of the building suggest about Hyde?

  His violent behavior is rooted in isolation
• What does the violation of innocence entail in the novella?

  Exposure to horrific events that destroy innocence
• Who are the characters that experience a violation of innocence?

  The maid and the child
• How does the young girl fit into the gothic character archetype?

  She is reduced to an object of violence
• How does Stevenson characterize the maid in the novella?

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

  By describing him as an "aged beautiful gentleman"
• What connotations does "white hair" provide in Carew's description?

  Angelic connotations, suggesting vulnerability