Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Characterisation
and Quotes
Dr Jekyll
'a well-made, smooth faced man of
fifty
Implies that Dr Jekyll is a good-looking man, who is well respected
among his associates and represents a typical Victorian
gentleman
'but every mark of capacity and human
kindness'
Suggests that Jekyll has an excellent reputation and is
extremely considerate and thoughtful
This is the polar opposite of his alternate personality, Mr
Hyde
'his own tastes being rather chemical than
anatomical'
Dr Jekyll is not interested in medical professions such as surgery and is
fascinated by chemistry and pharmacology behind medicine
This was not a typical Victorian doctor's beliefs, and was believed to be exploring
the supernatural and was often frowned upon by traditional Victorian physicians,
such as Dr Lanyon
Mr Hyde
'snarled into a savage
laugh'
'Snarled' implies that Hyde is like a predator,
who will go to any lengths to catch his prey
'savage' implies that Hyde is a violent man, like
that of a primal being
SUch primal beings had animalistic instincts and
their sole purpose was to survive