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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde key quotes and analysis
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- 1'with ape-like fury'Key Incident - This highlights that Hyde has animalistic instincts and that he becomes extremely aggressive and violent towards others. Hyde's actions are like that of a Neanderthal, who had primeval instincts and whose sole purpose was to survive.
- 2'trampled calmly'Characterisation - 'Trampled' suggests that Hyde was extremely violent towards the girl and he did not care if he caused her any harm. 'Calmly' illustrates that Hyde felt no remorse for his actions.
- 3'hailing down a storm of blows'Key Incident - The clever weather reference illustrates that Hyde is extremely dangerous and immoral, who is capable of committing one of the most awful crimes a human being can do. 'Storm' emphasises the viciousness of the attack and displays that Hyde was like a hurricane: an unstoppable force of nature that continued to cause damage to Carew even after he was dead.
- 4'some damned Juggernaut'Symbolism - This compares Hyde to a machine that is incapable of feeling guilt or remorse. 'Damned' suggests that Hyde is like a creature from hell, who is completely evil. Despite Hyde's small stature, 'Juggernaut' gives the impression that he is immensely strong and will destroy everything in his path.
- 5'something displeasing, something downright detestable'Characterisation - 'Something' illustrates that Enfield knew that he did not like Hyde, but he couldn't explain to Utterson why he hated him so much. 'Displeasing...detestable' displays the level of resentment Enfield felt towards Hyde, even though he had never met or seen him before
- 6'to combat this mournful reinvasion of darkness'Pathetic Fallacy - This implies that the darkness is like an army, and it is winning its battle with the light. This is observed as Hyde, who is a living representation of evil, is murdering Carew, who represents all the innocence in the world. It also has direct links to Jekyll and Hyde, as they are fighting for their body, and Hyde is winning the fight. 'Mournful' suggests that Carew was loved by all and that his death means that evil is prevailing over goodness
- 7'shrunk back with a hissing intake of breath'Symbolism - 'Hissing' implies that Hyde was like a snake, which is sinister and could strike at any moment. Like the snake in the Bible, Hyde is completely evil and should not be trusted at any cost. Creates suspense as it illustrates Hyde's unpredictable nature and suggests that he is not fully human
- 8'snarled into a savage laugh'Characterisation - 'Snarled' implies that Hyde was like an animal and also implies that Hyde was mocking Utterson in a very unpleasant way. 'Savage' suggests that Hyde is primitive, and that his actions are typical of a prehistoric cave man.
- 9'his own tastes being rather chemical than anatomical'Jekyll is not interested in the classical study of medicine; he is far more interested in the experimental side. This interest was not considered normal in Victorian culture and as a result, Jekyll was often frowned upon by other doctors, such as Dr Lanyon. This illustrates Jekyll to be scandalous, and also that he is not phased by being the talk of the community. Jekyll is an unconventional scientist who is reminiscent of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, who was a major influence on the themes and characters of Jekyll and Hyde
- 10'like a district from some city in a nightmare'Setting - This suggests that Hyde lives is an area of London that is dark and unpleasant. It also implies that the area is scary and unwelcoming, which is the polar opposite of Dr Jekyll's house, which also has links to the characters of Jekyll and Hyde. This description of the setting creates the mystery of Hyde's character.
- 11'ancient, handsome houses...a great air of wealth and comfort'Setting - This description highlights the fact that Dr Jekyll lives in a very respectable house in a very affluent area of London. 'Air of wealth and comfort' suggests that the atmosphere surrounding Dr Jekyll's house is very relaxing and comforting, which reflects Dr Jekyll's inner personality
- 12'a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty...every mark of capacity and human kindness'Characterisation - This description of Dr Jekyll gives the reader an impression of a man who cares about his appearance and whose reputation is important to him. 'Smooth-faced' displays Dr Jekyll's humanity, which contrasts with his alternate personality, Mr Hyde. 'Kindness' illustrates that Jekyll was a caring man and was capable of feeling emotion, unlike Hyde.
- 13'fog rolled over the city'Pathetic Fallacy - 'Fog' creates an air of mystery around Hyde's house. The fog could be concealing some of Hyde's undesirable behaviour. This description of London creates a build-up to the Carew murder by creating a sinister atmosphere, which foreshadows the events to come.
- 14'brilliantly lit by the full moon'd
- 15'in the agonised womb of consciousness these polar twins should be continuously struggling'Language - This highlights both the physical and psychological differences between Jekyll and Hyde. 'Polar' further displays these differences. 'Womb has connotations of pregnancy, which suggests that all humans are created with a dual nature. 'Womb' also suggests that the growth of our alternate personality is something beyond our control. 'Struggling' suggests that the two personalities are constantly fighting for supremacy, like Jekyll and Hyde.
- 16'blistered and disdained'
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