Mr Lanyon

Mr Lanyon

1. 1. Consider why they are important in the novel. Mr Lanyon is important because he is a way for Jekyll to be able to confide his secrets in him because Jekyll believes Lanyon would understand the scientifc significance of his discovery. Mr Lanyon also reveals to every one that Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde are the same person.

2. 2. Consider how the character changes in the novel. How does the character develop? He was quite a cheerful and rational man but by the end of the novel after seeing Jekyll's transformation, he was depressed and crazy. 'The rosy man had grown pale; his flesh had fallen away, he was visably balder and older.' p.28

3. 3. Identify the key moments for this character. The key moment for this character is when he reveals that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are the same person.

4. 5. Does historical context help develop your understanding of the novel? When the novel was written many beleived that science was interfereing with nature. Mr Lanyon shows science from the perspective of a victorian veiwpoint.

5. 6. Anotate 3 quotes for your character. 'The great Mr. Lanyon' - Utterson introduces the character, this shows that Mr. Lanyon is a wealthy and respectible man. 'Such unscientific balderdash' - Mr Lanyon says in reference to Jekylls work, this shows how Mr. Lanyon regarded how science should be used. ' 'He began to go wrong in mind.......I have seen devilish little of the man'-Lanyon speaks about Jekyll's changes in behaviour and thoughts and want to rebel from the morals and rules set by Victorian society. 'I am quite done with that person; I beg that you will spare me any allusioon to one whome i regard as dead'- Lanyon speaks to Utterson about Jekyll. Shows Lanyon is displeased with Jekyll's choices.

6. 4. Does thinking about a theme help your understanding of the character? Mr Lanyon represents the ideals of victorian society, from the way he acts to his way of thinking.