Dr Lanyon

Dr Lanyon

1. Scientific context

   • Rational scientist who needs evidence and proof
   • Due to his practical thinking, when Jekylll turns into Hyde he is shocked and distressed

2. Overview

   • Friendly and sociable
     • 'Sprang up from his chair and welcomed him with both hands' - Pg 12 - Chapter 2
   • Upper class gentleman
     • Has the same social status as Utterson and Jekyll
   • The fact that he allowed himself to watch Hyde turn into Jekyll shows he is tempted by knowledge
   • Loyal to his friends

3. Key quotes

   • 'A case of cerebral disease' Pg 51- Chapter 9
     • This highlights his scientific and logical mind by putting down Jekyll's odd behaviour as having 'cerebral disease
   • 'O-God' Pg 54 - Chapter 9
     • The repetition of god shows he is looking for protection reflecting how terrified he i
   • 'The deadliest terror sits by me' Pg 54 - Chapter 9
     • The use of the superlative emphasises the disgust and disbelief he has towards Jekyll turning into hyde
   • 'Too fanciful for me' Pg 12 - Chapter 2
     • This shows how he doesn't believe in Jekyll's science
     • Jekyll got too carried away with his ideas
     • Lanyon thinks jekylls ideas are too far away from reality
   • 'Rosy man had grown pale' Pg 32 - Chapter 6
     • This refers back to the description of him on pg. 12 'red-faced gentlemen' indicates to the reader that something is wrong
   • 'Death-warrent written legibly' Pg 32 - Chapter 6
     • Metaphor - written across his face
     • Already just from looking at Lanyon stevensons hints to thereader he was going to die
   • 'Unscientific balderdash' Pg 12 - Chapter 2

4. How other people view him? Similarities and differences

   • Jekyll
     • He thinks lanyon is ignorant
     • Lanyon is narrow minded as he doesn't believe or think that Jekyll's theories are possible
     • Thinks he is a good and loyal friend
     • Both him and Lanyon were very good friends who spent a lot of time together
     • Lanyon and Jekyll are in an argument due to their differing opinions in science
     • Jekyll and Lanyon are both respectable gentlemen but represent the opposing opinions when it comes to science
   • Utterson
     • Both upper class gentlemen
     • Old friends with Lanyon
     • Utterson is not interested in the science and so doesn't have as much in common than Jekyll and Lanyon
     • Values his friendship and opinion as in chapter 6 he visits him after being shut out by Jekyll
     • Lanyon is livley, warm and friendly 'Sprang up from his chair and welcomed him with both hands'
       • While Utterson is 'austere' and 'dreary'