Mystery And Tension

Question 1

What is the mystery in Jekyll and Hyde

Answer 1

The link between Jekyll and Hyde as Hyde is for some reason in Jekyll’s will when Jekyll is know to have connections with “reputable men” which Hyde is not

Question 2

What is mysterious about Jekyll’s will

Answer 2

Hyde is in it
It says after Jekyll’s “death or disappearance”

Question 3

What is a constant theme (motif) throughout the novel

Answer 3

Fog
Pathetic fallacy
All murder are done in the fog

Question 4

Stevenson’s use of pathetic fallacy to create mystery

Answer 4

‘a little damp’ and ‘full of premature twilight.’ - connotations of darkness (suffering)
Typical gothic conventions to foreshadow as something does not feel right
Makes the reader question why Jekyll is related to such a gothic atmosphere

Question 5

How does Lanyon’s death relate to the theme of mystery

Answer 5

It is mysterious why he deteriorated so quickly
“Swift physical decay” when before he was “rosy”

Question 6

How is Hyde’s clubbing mysterious

Answer 6

Makes the reader question why he would lash out like that in an “ape like fury”
By acting like an animal, Hyde does not conform to societies expectations