jekyll and hyde

• “a large well made smooth faced man of fifty…eveyy try make of capacity and kindness” chapter 3 - paradoxical description paints him as artificial he seems the type of respectable gentleman to the point he seems manufactured foreshadows jekylls sanitised appearance becomes an ironic counterpoint to the barbaric hyde lurking beneath
• “ if i am the chief of sinners i am the chief of suffers also” chapter 6 - alliteration blurs the concept suggesting an intertwined relationship jekyll is microcosmic for victorian gentlemen- HJs struggle epitomises the paradoxical nature of society- biblical allusions despite HJs religious transgressions he is still subject to divine condemnation he remains accountable to gods judgement
• “there is something wrong with his appearence something displeasing something downright detestable“ physiognomy - he simultaneously mocks the idea of physiognomy pristine presentation of jekyll - alliteration emphasises the magnitude of hyde’s physical and moral inhumanity and depravity- juxtaposes the “smooth” unblemished facade of HJ thus HJs exterior becomes a symbol of societal hypocrisy
• “ape like fury ” chapter 4 - animalistic simile regression to a primitive state where instinctual desires are unchecked - darwinism -unsettling concept of man’s animalistic inheritance.in hyde they can see their carefully constructed facade stripped bare. -
• “my devil had been long caged he come out roaring” chap10

  verb cages- animalistic allusions links w darwinism. this critiques the suppression of these hedonistic urges and religious dogma- zoomorphism description of HJs degenerate desires shows societal constraints compel him to suppress these desires, leading to beastly animalistic force personified through hyde. his transmogrification into hyde was bc he was forced to resort to secrecy - this is an oxymoron as dishonest is incompatible with the blueprint of respectable gentleman
• “agonised womb of consciousness, these polar twins should be continuously struggling” chap10- painful verb agonised HJ made an egregious mistake attempting to seperate the two aspects of his nature- the pain between the dichotomy of moral duty and personal pleasure - ”womb “ is place of origin illustrates the inherent duality of human nature steavenson satirises the victorian want to sterilise this inherent human flaw - metophor - two aspects of human nature are never finished developing they are perp in an embryonic state thus engaging in a power struggle
• “he was austere with himself drank gin when he was alone to mortify a taste for vintage “ utterson chap1 - adjective austere he is indulging in gin bc he doesn’t want to indulge in more expensive alcohol repressing his true desires gin was associated w the lower class that’s why he only drinks it alone to avoid tarnishing his reputation. - choice of gin- gin has more alcohol then whine drunkenness is associates with withdrawing you inhibitions suggests that he needs this respite from the austerity he faces w the public sphere.
• “such unscientific balderdash…would have estranged damon and pythias“ (chapter 2) - embodiment of rationalism dichotomy between HJ and lanyon stevenson explores scientific rationalism vs the allure of the unknown. Landon embodies rationalism which separates him from HJs morbid curiosity and exploration into the uncharted territories of repressed desires - Lanyons mythological allusion ridiculed him revealing that his belief extend beyond the scientific realm. stevenson may be offering a critique of how science heavily influenced by religion can become distorted and inherently flawed
• “the more it looks like queer street the less i ask” chap1- colloquialism accentuating the camaraderie but as enfield dismisses his curiosity it shows sanitised camaraderie among victorian men- euphemism deliberate avoidance of confronting the truth and acknowledging the gravity of the atrocities he has witnessed - enfield subtly vilifies curiosity insinuating uttersons investigative nature may defy societal norms