WOW ideas Flashcards
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What are the effects of unreliable narratives in Jekyll and Hyde?
The use of multiple perspectives, forces the reader to question their reliability, emphasising subjectivity. The shifting viewpoints create a fragmented, unreliable narrative to suggest that the truth is not fixed but shaped by perspective, mirroring the hidden realities of Victorian society and making the reader complicit in revealing these suppressed truths
How does Utterson create an effect through unreliable narrative?
As the primary lens through which the reader experiences the narrative, Utterson’s rational yet limited perspective shaped our understanding of events. His failure to grasp the full truth until the end, highlights the fallibility of human perception, reinforcing the idea that objective truth is elusive
How does Lanyon create an effect through unreliable narrative?
Lanyon’s perspective, initially grounded in scientific rationalism, is late shattered when he witnesses Hyde’s transformation. His letter which reveals the shocking truth afterwards,illustrates the subjective nature of knowledge as his account is personal and emotionally charged, demonstrating how perception is shaped by experience
What does epistolary mean?
Epistolary is letters and confessions
What is the effects of epistolary elements in Jekyll and Hyde?
Stevenson employs epistolary elements to enhance the realism of the novella, making it feel more like a genuine case study than a fictional tale. The inclusion of letters adds a documentary authenticity, prompting readers to actively piece together the truth as if solving a real mystery. This structural choice reinforces the detective like role of Utterson and the reader in uncovering hidden truths
How does Lanyon create an effect through epistolary?
His written confession serves as an authoritative ‘scientific’ record yet simultaneously undermines scientific certainty, as his language conveys horror and disbelief. The confessional tone heightens the realism of the novella, blurring the boundaries beyween fiction and documented case study
How does Utterson create an effect through epistolary?
As the recipient of multiple letters, Utterson acts as both reader and detective, mirroring the reader’s role in piecing together the fragmented truth. The epistolary format positions him as an intermediary figure, reliant on written account rather than direct experience
What is temporal concealment?
delayed truths
What is Stevenson’s temporal concealment?
Stevenson’s temporal concealment (delayed truths) forces readers to piece together the story out of order, enhancing suspense.
How does temporal concealment reflect scientific discovery?
It reflects the process of scientific discovery by withholding key information, similar to the gradual unravelling of truths.
What key information does Stevenson withhold?
Stevenson withholds key information such as Jekyll’s confession.
What notion does Stevenson tap into with temporal concealment?
He taps into the notion that some truths are only revealed through careful discovery.
How does temporal concealment align with contemporary debates?
It aligns with contemporary debates in science by mirroring the gradual revelation of scientific or psychological truths.
How does Utterson create an effect through temporal concealment?
His methodical, legalistic approach to uncovering the mystery reflects the readers own journey through the temporally disjointed narrative. His limited access to key information until the end mirrors Stevenson’s structural manipulation, where delayed revelations create suspense and heighten thematic resonance
