religion

Question 1

“But carrying it off, sir, really like Satan.” (Chapter 1)

Answer 1

Simile, compares Hyde to satan, inhumane, scary, evil. Enfield says this, other person view of Hyde.

Question 2

“O my poor old Harry Jekyll, if ever I read Satan’s signature upon a face, it is on that of your new friend.” (Chapter 2)

Answer 2

Utterson feels bad for Jekyll as he thinks Jekyll can not see that Hyde is evil. Hyde is a work of evil art. Not directly mentioning Hyde as it is so grotesque.

Question 3

“Whilst he had always been, known for charities, he was now no less distinguished for religion.” (Chapter 6)

Answer 3

In his attempts to do more good, Jekyll is also seems or appears to be more religious. Strange as he is a scientist; could be trying to remain a good reputation?

Question 4

“had fallen upon his knees and lifted his clasped hands to God.” (Chapter 10)

Answer 4

Even though Jekyll is shown to be quite blasphemous in the way he behaves and his opinions on religion, he still turns to God during his most desperate times.