Themes - Religion Flashcards
Before we even know Hyde he is likened to Satan
but carrying it off sir, really like Satan
Not only does Mr. Utterson seek to educate himself theologically, but he also keeps his schedule according to the ringing of church bells.
until the clock of the neighbouring church rang out the hour of twelve, when he would go soberly and gratefully to bed
Hindu deity Lord Krishna. In his dream, therefore, Mr. Utterson compares Mr. Hyde to a powerful god.
human Juggernaut trod the child down and passed on regardless of her screams
Again Hyde is compared to Satan
if ever I read Satan’s signature upon a face, it is on that of your new friend
Utterson assumes it is blackmail
What he says that is strange to attribute to blackmail
He was wild when he was young; a long while ago to be sure; but in the law of God, there is no statute of limitations
Religion is part of building reputation fitting in with society - why we see lanyon is so religious
known for charities, he was now no less distinguished for religion
Hyde blasphemies Jekylls work - this is to drive Jekyll mad and torture him
Religion is rooted deep in the morality of Victorian Society
pious work… with startling blasphemies
Characters in the book have their own Victorian judgement but ultimately everyone knows no matter what your reputation, God is going to judge
I declare, at least, before God,
had fallen upon his knees and lifted his clasped hands to God
Jekyll asks for redemption
Often when seeing Hyde / a part of Hyde, characters turn to God in response
God bless me
God forgive us
Yet religion is deep rooted in all the science Jekyll believes in
had fallen upon his knees and lifted his clasped hands to God
Often when seeing Hyde / a part of Hyde, characters turn to God in response
God bless me
God forgive us
Yet religion is deep rooted in all the science Jekyll believes in
had fallen upon his knees and lifted his clasped hands to God
What was a doctor called in Victorian Society (or at least a bad one)
Sawbones
Dr. Jekyll’s good works involve religious service.
He came out of his seclusion, renewed relations with his friends, became once more their familiar guest and entertainer; and whilst he had always been, known for charities, he was now no less distinguished for religion. He was busy, he was much in the open air, he did good; his face seemed to open and brighten, as if with an inward consciousness of service. (6.1)
Dr. Jekyll reads and has opinions on religious works
Utterson was amazed to find it a copy of a pious work, for which Jekyll had several times expressed a great esteem, annotated, in his own hand, with startling blasphemies. (8.82)
