Main theme quotes

What to mention about duality?

Jekyll and Hyde, Science VS religion, and the Human Psyche

Quotes about duality through the Human psyche

• "Man is not truly one, but truly two"

• "The perennial war among my members"

• "a really damnable man; and the person that drew the cheque os the very pink of properties

"The perennial war among my members"

War connotes battle and violence, indicating an internal battle between the two personalities, one that society respects, the other shunned

The metaphor emphasises the violent struggle that jekyll is feeling.

"a really damnable man; and the person that drew the cheque os the very pink of properties

The contrast of jekyll and hyde is emphasised and exhibited in a single sentence. This is reinforced by the plosives used in "pink of properties" showing the harsh and violence of hyde, in comparison with Jekyll

"Man is not truly one, but truly two"

• This shows Jekyll believes there's two sides to everyone, and that the human psyche can be split into 2 sides

• The repetition or "truly" twice emphasises the extreme dual nature that Jekyll can see around him

"The perennial war among my members"

War connotes battle and violence, indicating an internal battle between the two personalities, one that society respects, the other shunned

The metaphor emphasises the violent struggle that jekyll is feeling.

"a really damnable man; and the person that drew the cheque os the very pink of properties

The contrast of jekyll and hyde is emphasised and exhibited in a single sentence. This is reinforced by the plosives used in "pink of properties" showing the harsh and violence of hyde, in comparison with Jekyll

Quotes showing the duality in Jekyll and Hyde

"That child of hell had nothing human"

"My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring"

"That child of hell had nothing human"

shows Jekyll's views of Hyde, and how hes completely evil and satanic

Hell- Religious imagery, Repetition of the theme of devils and satan emphasise how demonic h is, which can be scary for the victorian audience who are scared of satanists

Metaphor- not literally a child of hell, as evil and awful as a literal of hell, which emphasises his disturbing nature

Child has connotations of innocence, which is juxtaposition towards Hell, reflects the theme of duality

"My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring"

shows Hydes evilness, and how he had to "cage" and conceal that side of Jekyll

"roaring" - animalistic, linking to devolution, more aggressive animal description due to his suppression

Secrecy - due to Hyde being hidden for a long time, Jekyll wants to hide him and doesn't want anyone to find out​

"Devil" - Victorians were highly religious and feared the devil, showing he's terrifying, using context to scare reader​

"longed caged" - been there for while, wild creature, Jekyll tried to control that side of him

Quotes showing duality through .....

What to mention about reputation?

secrecy, societal expectations and reputation

Quotes showing reputation through secrecy

"No gentleman but wishes to avoid a scene... Name your figure"

"I am ashamed of my long tongue. Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again."

"No gentleman but wishes to avoid a scene... Name your figure"

This quote reflects Victorian society; the corruption and hypocrisy as people silenced others with money so their reputation is not ruined. 'No gentleman' shows he still considers him one after what he had done.

"I am ashamed of my long tongue. Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again."

Metaphor

Mr Enfield and Utterson agree to not discuss this - shows gentlemen avoiding disreputable events.

Quotes showing reputation through reputation

"The more it looks like queer street, the less i ask"

"Sea of liberty"

"concealed pleasures"

"The more it looks like queer street, the less i ask"

Enfeild doesnt like to get involved as he thinks it may damage his reputation as a gentleman, which was important in the victorian time

"Sea of liberty"

Metaphor, Hyde is an opportunity of freedom, and feels like he doesnt need to be mindful of his reputation, which seems to weigh him down

"concealed pleasures"

In the final chapter, Jekyll explains how a pressure to keep his indulgences hidden within contemporary society has led to the creation of Hyde. Pleasures emphasises the relief of escaping the pressures of reputation and society

Quotes showing reputation through societal expectations

"I was coming home from some place at the end of the world, about three o'clock of a black winter morning"

“The perennial war among my members"

"I was coming home from some place at the end of the world, about three o'clock of a black winter morning"

Metaphor

Enfield doesn't say what he was doing at night - suggests disreputable action. Utterson doesn't enquire.

"The perennial war among my members"

- Internal battle between societies expected behavior, and Hyde

What to mention about friendship and loyalty?

Presented in Utterson, manipulation, Lanyon

Quotes showing Utterson as a good and caring friend

"it turns me cold to think of this creature stealing like a thief to Harry's bedside"

"I shall consider it my duty to break down that door"

thesis statement

Stevenson presents the theme of friendship and loyalty through Utterson, using him as an example as a good, loyal, caring friend throughout the novel as he sticks by Jekyll.

"it turns me cold to think of this creature stealing like a thief to Harry's bedside"

In this quotation we can see Utterson's care for his friend.We can see he is determined to get to the bottom of the Mr Hyde business and is worried about Hydes effect on Jekyll. the simile of "like a thief" shows how dangerous he thinks his situation is, and the metaphor "turns me cold" shows his worry and how scared he is for his friend.

"Oh my poor henry Jekyll"

affectionate nickname of "harry jekyll" shows their strong friendship

"oh my poor" shows affection and sympathy towards him in this situation of his friend, he is quite empathetic during the dilemma. He doesn't judge jekyll and instead feels sorry for him

"I shall consider it my duty to break down that door"

Utterson is determined to get to the bottom of the situation and find out if his friend is ok, he says that he considers it his duty. This has connotations of being obliged to do so, and thinks of it as a responsibility. He is caring and determined, and will do anything in his power to help his friend and his friends reputation.

Quotes showing friendship in Lanyon (+thesis statement)

"I want to see or hear no more of Dr Jekyll... one who I regard as dead."

"Unscientific Balderdash"

Metamorphosis

Thesis statement

Friendship is shown by Stevenson to be powerful and enduring, although not infallible: the uneasy friendship between Dr Lanyon and Dr Jekyll breaks down after Lanyon learns of Jekyll's abilities to transform into Mr Hyde.

"I want to see or hear no more of Dr Jekyll... one who I regard as dead."

Lanyon is unforgiving of Jekyll and wishes to never see Jekyll again. This shows how Lanyon doesn't want to be friends with Jekyll, regarding him as dead showing the extremity of this.his quote shows that Lanyon now doesnt like Jekyll, and never wants to see him again. He will never forgive Jekyll for his actions and wishes to never see or talk to him again.

"Unscientific Balderdash"

Their estranged relationship is clearly depicted when Lanyon deems Jekyll's work "unscientific balderdash". He is speaking badly about his friends work, going as far as calling it "balderdash", this noun emphasising the disrespect on Jekyll's work that Lanyon is talking about.

Changing into Hyde

Finally, Jekyll/Hyde decide to take their revenge on Lanyon for his prudish denunciations of Jekyll; Hyde arranges a metamorphosis to occur before the good doctor Lanyon. Lanyon is so horrified that Jekyll has been successful in releasing his own evil that Lanyon cannot face the thought that there resides a similar Edward Hyde within him; three weeks after Hyde's contrived baiting of Lanyon's curiosity, the meek doctor is dead of shock.

Stevensons intention

Perhaps Stevenson intends to show that friendship is a precious commodity which could have prevented the downfalls of Lanyon and Jekyll, who realises he preferred being "surrounded by friends" as friendship gives life meaning.

Quotes showing Utterson's friendship as manipulative

"where his friend lay asleep, dreaming and smiling at his dream... and lo! there would stand by his side a figure to whom power was given"

Thesis statement

On the other hand, perhaps through the presentation of Jekyll and Utterson's friendship throughout the novel, Stevenson was inferring that loyalty can lead to manipulation, and maybe uses them to show the limits people would go to for a friend, making the reader contemplate whether it is right for Jekyll to support his friend, even when he knows he isnt doing the right thing.

"where his friend lay asleep, dreaming and smiling at his dream... and lo! there would stand by his side a figure to whom power was given"

Utterson dreams of Jekyll somehow being controlled by Hyde. Utterson sides with Jekyll because he is his friend and is therefore instantly biased towards him, and trusts his friend.

Stevensons intentions

Jekyll's manipulative behaviour is shown as he grasps Utterson and tightens his manipulative grip around the edges of his mind, forcing him into believing what he says and falling for his pathetic excuses. Perhaps he is warning the audience, that though you should be loyal to your friend, it can only go so far,- warning about the way loyalty can blind you and the way people can use you - Jekyll playing with Utterson and using him. Questioning whether you should support a friend even when you know they aren't doing the right thing?