Jekyll

Question 1

Stevensons intentions

Answer 1

Gives Jekyll a conflicting nature to show problems with having rigid societal expectations
Jekyll is a microcosm of Victorian society

Question 2

“Well-made, smooth -faced man of fifty”

Answer 2

Paradoxical description- not how a typical fifty year old should look, like a artificial archetype of Victorian men

Question 3

“Every mark of capacity and kindness”

Answer 3

“Kindness” - initially shows why Enfield would like him
“Mark” - next to it for shadows the stain on jekylls morality
His uncanny and flawless exterior foreshadows the brutal consequences of repression - Hyde
Jekyll is well-rehearsed

Question 4

“If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also”

Answer 4

Alliteration - blurs distinction between two different ideas, suggesting them being intertwined
- Jekyll being a microcosm of Victorian society reveals the ambiguity between immortality and morality

Shows Jekylls internal struggle that leads to indulging in sinful desires

Biblical allusion - despite Jekyll going against religion he is still aware of gods judgement