Jekyll and Hyde - 2 Flashcards
who “trampled calmly over the child’s body”
Hyde
what technique is used here “trampled calmly over the child’s body”
juxtaposition of “trampled calmly” which shows his brutality and how dangerous he is as when he causes immense pain he is unphased - may also hint at a split - personality of good and bad
who is described as “never lighted by a smile”
Gabriel Utterson
what does “never lighted by a smile” suggest
at start - opens ominously with darkness - stern, reasonable, trusted by reader
what does “the street stood out in contrast to its dingy neighbourhood” do
in chapter 1 - introduces duality even in the setting - reflects /foreshadows what happens later in the novella
who is described as “some damned Juggernaut”
Hyde
what does “some damned Juggernaut” suggest
metaphor implies that Hyde is an immoveable force and strength and has little self control as he tramples someone - may foreshadow that he takes over Jekyll
who is described as “somehow lovable”
Gabriel Utterson
what does “somehow loveable” suggest
valued by others - important impression - reader will trust him - respectable as a gentleman so likeable
who is described as “austere with himself”
Gabriel Utterson
what does “austere with himself” suggest
maintains strict self-discipline and seriousness
what does “we told the man we would make such a scandal out of this” suggest
expect everyone to be respectable and hate a scandal - as Hyde agrees to pay them to make it alright - not completely evil still conscious of reputation
who is described as “like Satan”
Hyde
what does “like Satan” suggest
uses a simile to directly link Hyde’s behaviour with Satan’s - Hyde is abominable and doesnt really have a consciousness
who is described as having “a strong feeling of deformity”
Hyde
