Jekyll and Hyde - Mr Utterson Flashcards
Chapter 1 - ‘the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never..
..lighted by a smile…and yet somehow lovable”
Chapter 1 - “He had an approved tolerance for others;..
..sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their misdeeds”
Chapter 1 - “It was a nut to crack for many..
..what these two could see in each other” (abut Utterson and Enfield)
Chapter 5 - “his blood..
..ran cold in his veins”
Analysis on “his blood ran cold in his veins”
- conveys intense fear or shock
- the fear of Hyde’s influence over Jekyll
Chapter 8 - “What, what? Are you all here?…Very..
..irregular, very unseemly, your master would be far from pleased”
Analysis on “What, what? Are you all here?…Very irregular, very unseemly, your master would be far from pleased”
- suggests concern for propriety and order
- reflects Victorian emphasis on decorum and social norms
Chapter 8 - “This is a very strange tale, Poole; this..
..is rather a wild take, my man”
Analysis on “This is a very strange tale, Poole; this is rather a wild take, my man”
- expresses disbelief and intrigue
- the speaker finds the events unbelievable and unsettling
Chapter 8 - “If your master has..
..fled or is dead, we may at least save his credit”
Analysis on “If your master has fled or is dead, we may at least save his credit”
- shows concern for reputation
The ideal Victorian Gentleman: presentation
introduced as a serious, rational and morally upright lawyer
The ideal Victorian gentleman: context
repressing emotions and maintaining a respectable reputation were key ideals for men
especially professionals
The ideal Victorian gentleman: idea
Stevenson uses Utterson as a symbol of Victorian restraint and rationality
Utterson’s Loyalty and concern: presentation
deep concern for his friend Jekyll’s will, which mentions Hyde
determined to protect his friend and discover the truth
Utterson’s Loyalty and concern: quote
‘If he be Mr Hyde…I shall be Mr Seek’
Utterson’s Loyalty and concern: context
Victorian gentlemen valued friendship and loyalty
duty to uphold moral order
detective figure
Utterson’s Loyalty and concern: idea
curiosity is driven by morality and friendship
Rationalism vs Supernatural hints: presentation
struggles to reconcile the strange events with his rational beliefs
begins to suspect foul play
remains calm and methodical
Rationalism vs Supernatural hints: quote
’ “Henry Jekyll forge for a murderer!” he thought. “And blood ran cold in his veins.”
Rationalism vs Supernatural hints: context
Science was beginning to challenge religion
Utterson clings to reason despite growing evidence
Rationalism vs Supernatural hints: idea
represents the rational Victorian mind in conflict with the gothic and uncanny
Utterson as the moral anchor: presentation
as Jekyll retreats and Lanyon falls ill, Utterson is increasingly isolated
remains steady and keeps tyring to make sense of the events
Utterson as the moral anchor: quote
‘He was shocked at the change which had taken place in the doctor’s appearance’
