Jeckyll and hyde quotes

"I had been safe of all men's respect, wealthy, beloved"

Victorian Gentlemen Dr Jekyll himself 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This quote shows Jekyll had a good reputation and would have been a gentleman. His actions whilst being a gentleman are therefore rather telling about the state of repression most gentlemen experienced, as the archetype of Victorian morality is willing to descend to such depths to live the life he pleases.

"[Jekyll's house] wore a great air of wealth of comfort."

Victorian Gentlemen Utterson / Narrator 2 - Search for Mr Hyde Shows how Jekyll is very gentlemanly in the quality of his house, and since the quality of the house reflects the quality of the individual, it shows Jekyll is very respectable. Also used as a contrast to the "sinister" laboratory of Hyde, and symbolises that Jekyll and Hyde are the same person through the physical connection.

"Mr. Hyde had only used a couple of rooms; but these were furnished with luxury and good taste"

Duality of Men and Victorian Gentlemen Utterson /Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case By having Hyde have luxurious rooms furnished like those in Jekyll's quarters, Jekyll is tying himself to a disreputable part of the city.

"The dismal quarter of Soho... with its muddy ways, and slatternly passengers"

Victorian Gentlemen and Duality of Men. Utterson / Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case This vivid description of Soho offers a good comparison of how the worst and best of humanity live side by side (Cavendish Square and Soho). Soho was poor and a place of disrepute, so the fact that Hyde lives here further associates him with maligned purpose. This combines with the pathetic fallacy of the fog to make London appear nightmarish. There is also more symbolism in the fact that Soho was in the wealthy West End, like the immoral Hyde is located within Jekyll.

" I have been made to learn that the doom and burden of our life is bound forever on man's shoulders"

Duality of Man Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case Shows the influence of Evangelicalism on the novel and shows how strongly Jekyll wished to cast off his sin.

"animal within", "seems hardly human", and "like a monkey"

Duality of Man and Science vs Religion Jekyll, Utterson and Poole 10, 2, and 8 Darwinism was a major controversial idea at the time, and Stevenson uses this idea to make Hyde, seem even more terrifying, as he is more animalistic ("as displayed by the constant dehumanisation" and less evolved than Jekyll (as shown by their physical differences) would have been interpreted that everyone has an animal inside them.

"Mr Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary, and yet somehow lovable"

Victorian Gentlemen Narrator 1 - Story of the Door Setting up Mr Utterson as the typical Victorian gentlemen, who is, for all his faults, a good person, and rational.

"with its freshly painted shutters, well-polished brasses, and general cleanliness and gaiety of note"

Mystery and Setting. Narrator 1 - Story of the Door This lovely description sets the scene for the eventual anomaly of the house with only a door.

"a certain sinister block of building thrust forward its gable on the street."

Mystery Narrator 1 - Story of the Door This description contrasts with the previous setting about the beauty of the scene and creates a sense of unease and suspense.

"The man trampled calmly over the child's body and left her screaming on the ground"

Violence and Mystery Enfield 1 - Story of the Door Oxymoron of the trampled calmly shows how sadistic Hyde is and already sets him out to be pure evil.

"I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why."

Mystery and Evil Enfield 1 - Story of the Door The fact that Enfield cannot put a finger on why he is so uncomfortable around Hyde makes appear more mysterious, as well as cementing the idea of evil around Mr Hyde.

"Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again.

Victorian Gentlemen and Mystery Enfield 1 - Story of the Door Creates an air of mystery around the whole affair. This makes the reader intrigued about the whole circumstance, but also shows how, at the time, it was frowned upon to become embroiled in such affairs as a gentleman.

"Such unscientific balderdash"

Science vs Religion, Lanyon 2 - Search for Mr Hyde Hints that Jekyll's experiments are darker than conventional science.

"The figure... haunted the lawyer all night;"

Mystery Narrator 2 - Search for Mr Hyde Shows how unsettled Utterson is by the claims of this man and how desperate he is for more information.

"he thought the mystery would lighten"

Mystery Narrator 2 - Search for Mr Hyde Shows how rational Utterson is and how visual evidence is important for him before passing judgement.

"The bystreet was very solitary ... [and] very silent"

Mystery, Suspense, Gothic Horror. Narrator 2 - Search for Mr Hyde This quote creates a sense of expectation, as something momentous prepares to happen, heightening the mystery.

"Mr Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave the impression of deformity"

Mystery, Evil reflected in the face, Science Narrator 2 - Search for Mr Hyde This quote further gives the impression that Hyde is less evolved than the normal person, and more savage.

"He never told you,"

Mystery Hyde 2 - Search for Mr Hyde The certainness of Hyde's response to Utterson's implication that he had spoken to Jekyll makes the reader about how he could be so certain.

"If ever I read Satan's signature on a face, it is on that of our new friend."

Mystery, Duality of Men Narrator 2 - Search for Mr Hyde Reemphasises the evilness of Hyde, creates more tension surrounding him, and heightens the mystery.

"There is something more, if I could find a name for it"

Mystery, Religion Utterson 2 - Search for Mr Hyde Showcases that there is something about Hyde that makes Utterson uneasy and showcases Utterson's curiosity.

"all intelligent, reputable men"

Victorian Gentlemen Narrator 3 - Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease Shows that Jekyll, for the most part, moves within good, gentlemanly social circles. Also, the fact that he is having a dinner party shows he is a sociable man within society.

"something of a slyish cast perhaps, but ever mark of capacity and kindness"

Victorian Gentlemen and Duality of Men Narrator 3 - Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease Shows that he is a good person, but also has hints of secrecy and a darker side to his personality. This is an early sign of Jekyll's dual personality.

"Lanyon, at what he called my scientific heresies... [is] an ignorant, blatant pedant"

Science vs Religion, Conflict within characters. Dr Jekyll 3 - Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease This desire to shift from the previous subject to this shows that Jekyll does not wish to talk about Hyde and shows that Jekyll believes that what he is doing is good, even though he is going against God.

"It is one of those affairs that cannot be mended by talking"

Mystery, Victorian Gentlemen Dr Jekyll 3 - Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease The secrecy of this scenario creates suspense, as well as showcasing that Jekyll is aware that Hyde is immoral, as immoral actions were great secrets among Victorian gentlemen.

"the moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde."

Foreshadowing, Mystery Dr Jekyll 3 - Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease This is found out to be untrue later and foreshadows future events.

"I have really a very great interest in poor Hyde"

Mystery, Secrecy Dr Jekyll 3 - Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease The lack of explanation makes this interest even more mysterious, making the mystery even more entrancing.

"It seems she was romantically given,"

Limitations, Mystery Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case This is a good quote to show the limitation of the

"[Carew's face] seemed to breathe such an innocent and old-world kindness of disposition,"

Innocence, Goodness of Men, Victorian Gentlemen Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case In Jekyll and Hyde, the personality can be seen on the face, and since his face is wonderful, he is wonderful, therefore emphasising his innocence.

"with ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot"

Violence, Murder, Duality and Evilness of Men Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case The animalistic description of Hyde's actions showcases his savagery and primality.

"the bones were audibly shattered"

Violence, Murder Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case By appealing to the readers sense of hearing as well as sight, the attack is made to be even more gruesome and vivid.

"[There] lay his victim in the middle of the lane, incredibly mangled."

Violence, Murder Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case The fact that the victim is "incredibly mangled" showcases the brutality of the crime.

"his eye lighted up with professional ambition."

Duality of Men Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case Showing how everyone has a double nature and motives. This highlights the hypocrisy of people, as he uses the serious circumstance for his advantage.

"She had an evil face, smoothed by hypocrisy; but her manners were excellent."

Duality of Men Narrator 4 - The Carew Murder Case The use of this minor develops the idea that human nature does its upmost to conceal our faults, as she puts on a mask of respectability.

"he eyed the dingy, windowless structure"

Duality of Men, Symbolism Narrator 5 - Incident of the Letter This is the first time Utterson has been to the laboratory. The "dingy" laboratory is associated with Hyde, as it is closest to his part of the house.

"gazed round with a distasteful sense of strangeness"

Mystery, Suspense, Gothic Horror Narrator 5 - Incident of the Letter This quote about the unease that Utterson has creates tension and unease about the scenario in the reader.

"sat Dr Jekyll, looking deadly sick."

Mystery Narrator 5 - Incident of the Letter The fact that Jekyll is sick shows how agitated he is about the murder, and how guilty he feels in his present state.

"I have grounds for certainty that I cannot share with any one.

Secrecy, Victorian Gentlemen, Mystery Dr Jekyll 5 - Incident of the Letter Increases the mystery, as nobody knows what the relationship between Jekyll and Hyde is, as well as showing how

If it came to a trial, your name might appear."

Victorian Gentlemen Utterson 5 - Incident of the Letter Utterson believes Jekyll is protecting Hyde but does not get involved because of his concern about Jekyll's reputation.

"And his blood ran cold in his veins."

Mystery, Horror Narrator 5 - Incident of the Letter The first quote that shows that Utterson is aware that there is an inconvenient truth, which needs to be solved.

"Mr. Hyde had disappeared out of the ken of the police as though he had never existed."

Mystery, Suspense Narrator 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon This is an ironic quote as Hyde does exist, but only within Dr Jekyll, who is currently the model of Victorian respectability.

"Now that that evil influence had been withdrawn, a new life began for Dr. Jekyll."

Duality of Men, Calm before the storm, Suspense. Narrator 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon This showcases how Dr Jekyll has tried his upmost to leave the past of Hyde behind him and shows that he is a better man for it.

"for more than two months, the doctor was at peace"

Duality of Men, Calm before the storm, System Narrator 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon. This showcases how Dr Jekyll has tried his upmost to leave the past of Hyde behind him and shows that he is a better man for it. However, the inclusion of the time period gives a sense that this does not last, heightening the mystery. The fact that he disappears soon after makes us confused.

"He had his death-warrant written legibly upon his face."

Mystery, Death, Horror Narrator 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon The fact that Lanyon is so clearly so unwell, especially since we last saw him as healthy makes Utterson "shocked" and shows that this change is sudden. Mystery around what could have caused this, though what it is was unclear.

"[his eyes] seemed to testify to some deep-seated terror of the mind."

Mystery, Death, Horror Narrator 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon This confirms that something horrific caused this shock and makes the reader tense.

I sometimes think if we knew all, we should be more glad to get away."

Mystery, Suspense Dr Lanyon 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon Lanyon's use of language shows how much he has changed. When we meet Lanyon first, he is an articulate man of science, but now his speech is vague and cryptic.

"I beg that you will spare me any allusion to one whom I regard as dead."

Mystery, Secrecy Dr Lanyon 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon Utterson becomes very interested why Lanyon becomes so negative towards Jekyll, suggesting he has a part to play in this.

"If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also."

Duality of Men, Mystery Dr Jekyll 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon This quote hints at the internal conflict between Jekyll and Hyde, and suggests that the more Hyde sins, the worse Jekyll suffers.

"[the letter was] sometimes darkly mysterious in drift."

Mystery, Secrecy, Breakdown of friendship Narrator 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon Shows that Jekyll is wading further and further into mystery.

"but professional honour and faith to his dead friend were stringent obligations; and the packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe."

Mystery, Secrecy, Victorian Gentlemen Narrator 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon Even though he can learn the truth from the documents (which act as a symbolism for answers to the mystery), Utterson shows us that he values moral principle over his curiosity. It also perhaps shows his unwillingness to confront the mystery, preferring to lock it away.

"[his smile was] succeeded by an expression of such abject terror and despair,"

Mystery, Horror Narrator 7 - Incident at the Window Suddenness of change makes us concerned for Jekyll, makes us fear for his safety, and increases the sense of mystery.

"as froze the very blood of the two gentlemen below."

Mystery, Gothic-ness, Horror, Supernatural Narrator 7 - Incident at the Window The freezing of the blood of the men below hints at the strangeness of the situation, and thus that supernatural events could be happening to Jekyll.

Mr. Utterson, sir, I'm afraid."

Fear, Mystery, Horror, Victorian Gentlemen Poole 8 - The Last Night The fact that Poole is openly admitting his emotions to Utterson showcases the gravity of the situation.

"I see there is something seriously amiss. Try to tell me what it is."

Mystery, Tension, Victorian Gentlemen, Secrecy Utterson 8 - The Last Night The fact that even in the state of fear, Poole is unable to explain what has happened, and is being secretive increases suspense and shows Poole's loyalty to his master.

"[Utterson was] a good deal frightened and rather inclined to be irritated in consequence.

Character of Utterson Narrator 8 - The Last Night This quote shows us a lot about Utterson's character, since he is a deeply rational man who is not used to dealing with things he cannot comprehend. This further suggests something supernatural has happened.

"a flying wrack of the most diaphanous and lawny texture.

Pathetic Fallacy Narrator 8 - The Last Night Describing the wind as such makes the situation seem a lot more unsettling and unnatural, thus being used as pathetic fallacy.

"Very irregular, very unseemly; your master would be far from pleased."

Victorian Gentlemen Utterson 8 - The Last Night This quote shows that even in the face of horror, he still believes in the importance of respectability and decorum.

For God's sake," he had added, "find me some of the old."

Mystery, Duality of Men Dr Jekyll / Narrator 8 - The Last Night Jekyll's desperation is clear from the anxious tone of the letter. However, it is still a mystery as to why he wants the drug. It is the drug that allows him to return to normal.

"[Nothing but a] closed door, and the very meals left there to be smuggled in when nobody was looking."

Secrecy, Mystery Poole 8 - The Last Night The locked door is another barrier to revealing Jekyll's secret. There's a sense that something disturbing and dangerous is hidden behind it.

"why had he a mask upon his face?"

Secrecy, Duality of Men Poole 8 - The Last Night The mask is an important image. It explores the idea of dual personality - Hyde is a disguise which allows Jekyll to commit immoral acts without ruining his reputation.

Your master, Poole, is plainly seized with one of those maladies that both torture and deform the sufferer;

Victorian Gentlemen, Science versus Supernatural Utterson 8 - The Last Night Utterson desperately wishes to find a rational explanation for the events that Poole has described, saying that his version of events is a "wild" tale.

Oh, I know it's not evidence, Mr. Utterson... but a man has his feelings"

Science versus Supernatural Poole 8 - The Last Night This is unusual for the rational Utterson, as he feels there should always be an explanation, so this shows how all normal convention has broken down.

"the blow shook the building, and the red baize door leaped against the lock and hinges. A dismal screech, as of mere animal terror, rang from the cabinet."

Mystery, Suspense, Tension Narrator 8 - The Last Night The use of "animal terror" confirms that it is Hyde, but the entire little scene operates as the climatic end to the plot, as the mystery is about to be revealed. The lock door symbolises the barriers to finding and accepting the truth of man's dual nature.

"The besiegers, appalled by their own riot"

Victorian Gentlemen Narrator 8 - The Last Night The use of the verb appalled shows how different this is to their normal restraint.

"[they found] the body of a man sorely contorted and still twitching."

Violence, Suicide Narrator 8 - The Last Night The fact that there is a description of the body makes the scene a lot more gruesome and horrific.

"the strong smell of kernels that hung upon the air,"

Suicide, Violence Narrator 8 - The Last Night Cyanide smells like almond kernels, so this confirms that this was suicide.

"the most commonplace that night in London."

Setting Narrator 8 - The Last Night The horror of the scene contrasts with the normality of the surroundings, therefore making it seem more unsettling.

"a pious work, ... annotated, in his own hand, with startling blasphemies."

Duality of man, character of Hyde Narrator 8 - The Last Night This shows that Hyde took pleasure in undermining the good side of Jekyll's personality.

"trudged back to his office to read the two narratives in which this mystery was now to be explained."

End of tension, Suspense. Narrator 8 - The Last Night This is the end of the plot and is the main point in which the mystery starts to unfurl itself.

"The phial, might have been about half-full of a blood-red liquor,"

Science versus Religion Dr Lanyon 9 - Dr Lanyon's Narrative The "blood - red" colour of the chemicals hints at the sinister nature of Jekyll's experiments.

"At the other ingredients I could make no guess."

Science versus Religion Dr Lanyon 9 - Dr Lanyon's Narrative The fact that Lanyon cannot make a guess at the contents of the mixture shows how far Jekyll has veered away from traditional science.

"I set it down to some idiosyncratic, personal distaste ... but I have since had reason to believe the cause to lie much deeper in the nature of man,"

Science versus Religion, Dual Nature of Man Dr Lanyon 9 - Dr Lanyon's Narrative Meeting Hyde causes Lanyon to confront an unpleasant truth about human nature - that everyone has evil inside them.

"your sight shall be blasted by a prodigy to stagger the unbelief of Satan."

Science vs Religion Hyde 9 - Dr Lanyon's Narrative This description of the knowledge that goes against God makes the knowledge appear attractive, but also dangerous.

"his face became suddenly black and the features seemed to melt and alter"

Science vs Religion Dr Lanyon 9 - Dr Lanyon's Narrative The vivid description of the transformation emphasises how distressing it must have been to witness, as every detail is etched into his mind.

"My life is shaken to its roots;"

Science vs Religion Dr Lanyon 9 - Dr Lanyon's Narrative This quote shows how Lanyon's entire world view has been shattered.

"fond of the respect of the wise and good among my fellow-men,"

Duality of Nature Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. The fact that Jekyll is so concerned by how others view him makes means he must "wear" a more serious appearance than he actually felt.

"I concealed my pleasures;"

Secrecy, Victorian Gentlemen Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. He is so worried about his pleasures, that he hides them.

"Many a man would have even blazoned such irregularities as I was guilty of; but from the high views that I had set before me,"

Duality of Men, Secrecy, Victorian Gentlemen Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This shows that Jekyll wants to hide his sin because of his high standards, making us sympathise with Jekyll, as we understand and empathise with his situation.

I had learned to dwell with pleasure, as a beloved daydream, on the thought of the separation of these elements

Duality of Men, Science vs Religion Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. The language "daydream" suggests that he knows it is impossible, but he it also highlights his desperation for his desires to be freed.

"But the temptation of a discovery so singular and profound at last

overcame the suggestions of alarm."

Duality of Men, Science and Religion Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This quote shows how alluring and dangerous the knowledge Jekyll discovered was.

"I knew myself, at the first breath of this new life, to be more

wicked, tenfold more wicked, sold a slave to my original evil;"

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. The language that Jekyll uses foreshadows the fate that he shall eventually have to live with, as he is now a slave to evil.

"I was conscious of no repugnance, rather of a leap of welcome"

Duality of Men, Evil Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This shows how tempting it was for Jekyll to have access to his darkest desires.

"I had come forth an angel instead of a fiend."

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. If Jekyll had gone about creating the experiments in a way that would have inspired good, then he would have been made a better person.

"The pleasures ... were ...

undignified... But in the hands of Edward Hyde, they soon began to turn toward the monstrous."

Duality of Men, Violence Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. By not telling us what these sins were, Stevenson increases the horror of the scenario as the reader imagines them.

"It was Hyde, after all, and Hyde alone, that was guilty."

Hypocrisy, Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This is hypocritical of Jekyll, but he uses this idea to justify his continued dabbling's as Hyde. He does not need to feel guilty because it is not him.

"I had gone to bed Henry Jekyll, I had awakened Edward Hyde."

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. There is a sense of building horror at this revelation, as Jekyll is beginning to lose control of himself.

"That part of me which I had the power of projecting, had lately been much exercised and nourished;"

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. The fact that Hyde is getting stronger shows how Jekyll is upsetting the balance of his soul.

"I began to be tortured with throes and longings, as of Hyde struggling after freedom; "

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Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This suggests the more you repress your desires, the more strongly they will come out in the end - Jekyll kept Hyde "long caged" but he returned eviller than ever.

"With a transport of glee, I mauled the unresisting body, tasting delight from every blow;"

Violence Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. It's shocking how much pleasure Hyde gets from the murder and showcases how evil he is.

"It was as an ordinary secret sinner that I at last fell before the assaults of temptation."

Duality of Men, Horror Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This quote reminds that everyone does bad things, but it's the shame that is associated that causes Hyde to be created.

"this brief condescension to my evil finally destroyed the balance of my soul."

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This is ironic, as it is when Jekyll starts sinning that really leads to his own downfall, as he is congratulating himself on his virtues.

"I still hated and feared the thought of the brute that slept within me,"

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. This shows the hypocritical side of Jekyll, for he cannot accept that Hyde is part of him.

"he thought of Hyde, for all his energy of life, as of something not only hellish but inorganic."

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. The conflict between the two sides of Jekyll, with Jekyll's desire to repress Hyde creating tension as they conflict.

"Hence the ape-like tricks that he would play me,"

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case This shows that Hyde resents the way that Jekyll has turned against him and creates tension.

"This, then, is the last time, short of a miracle, that Henry Jekyll can think

his own thoughts."

Duality of Men Dr Jekyll 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case. Stevenson uses Jekyll as a warning to the reader so that they apply their thoughts on human nature in their own lives. Because what happened to Jekyll is incredibly disturbing, and there is a sense of approaching horror as Jekyll loses control.