Seeing that the servant looks ill, utterson asks what the matter is, and poole confesses that he is worried about dr. In many ways, utterson serves as an exemplar of victorian morality. Hyde, doors represent both good and evil, as well as points of access and barriers. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in dr. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde is a gothic novella by scottish author robert louis stevenson, first published in 1886. Much as i desire to spare your masters feelings, much as i am puzzled by this note which seems to prove. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions.
The front door to jekylls home, like his character, is described in wholesome, desirable terms. The fog is now lying thickly even in the houses and this symbolism, particularly when combined with jekylls ill health and the premodifying adverb deadly, creates a feeling of doom. It is not until chapter 8, that utterson comments on the strangeness of the cheval glass being in the cabinet private chamber. Chapter 1 the door mr john utterson was a lawyer and he lived in london. Enfield to recount a strange experience that happened on this very street. Utterson is sensible, rational, discreet, and morally conscientious. Hyde, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Jekyll and hyde plot, themes, context and key vocabulary. The fog is now lying thickly even in the houses and this symbolism, particularly when combined with jekylls ill health and the pre. Analysis of second chapter the second chapter begins to move the story forward, and we are introduced to our main nemesis. Aimed at middle ability students so you may need to adapt to suit your class. The voice from inside does not sound like jekyll s and both men believe it is hyde. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of. Utterson, a quiet, respectable lawyer, and his distant relative mr.
Hyde annotated kindle edition by stevenson, robert louis. In chapter 8, henry jekyll referred to his document which constitutes the entirety of chapter 10 as the confession of your unworthy and unhappy friend henry jekyll, yet this final chapter refers to the. Utterson is summoned to jekylls house by poole, who fears that hyde has returned. Jekylls house, all the servants are gathered in a room. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson key moments and extracts page introduction here are some more extracts, usually in the order that they appear in the text. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of dr. Utterson was amazed to find it a copy of a pious work, for which jekyll had several times expressed a great esteem, annotated, in his own hand, with startling blasphemies. My text annotations, which comment explain, interpret and analyse. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office.
Abridged in 10 episodes and read by john sessions with julian rhindtutt as dr jekyll and david shawparker as dr lanyon. Utterson going for a walk with his friend and relative mr. Seeing that the servant looks ill, utterson asks what the matter is, and. Richard enfield, taking a walk through a crowded street in london. Jekyll and hyde plot, themes, context and key vocabulary booklet. An audio reading of incident at the window and the last night from the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde. One evening, utterson receives a surprise visit from poole. Jekyll is dishonest with his closest friends and hides his scientific.
In the short novel in which hyde appears, strange case of dr. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Level 8 the last night chapter 8 jekyll and hyde key quotes. Curator greg buzwell considers duality in strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, exploring how the novel engages with contemporary debates about evolution. It is about a london legal practitioner named gabriel john utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, dr henry jekyll, and the evil. Victorian britain was a culture which valued a strong work ethic, selfcontrol, sexual restraint, temperance, and codes of. Hyde is perhaps one of the best known stories from the victorian era. As with hyde, jekyll s hypocritical character has left its mark on his features, although not as obvious as hyde s apparent physical deformity. Poole, replied the lawyer, if you say that, it will become my duty to make certain. Much as i desire to spare your masters feelings, much as. Jekyll has transformed from hyde into himself and the transformation has taken a huge toll on his strength and health, lanyon describes him as a man restored from death which could be taken quite literally, perhaps hyde is the personification of death and evil, momentarily expelled when jekyll returns. Hyde seems to have left london, and things appear to be normal again for dr. Dec 11, 2011 powerpoint that explores chapter 8 10 of jekyll and hyde. On the ninth of january, now four days ago, i received by the evening delivery a registered envelope, addressed in the hand of my colleague and old school companion, henry jekyll.
Utterson is summoned to jekyll s house by poole, who fears that hyde has returned. The strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis. On their way, they encounter a mysterious cellar door, which prompts mr. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. There have been many films and plays of the story of dr jekyll and mr hyde. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Hyde mercilessly and sadistically murdered the respected and reputable sir danvers carew with animalistic cruelty, followed by the investigation of.
The annotated strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the strange case of dr. The reader recognises that the cumulative effect of the details is to establish uttersons assumed safety and lack of tension in his inviolable sanctuary which is home. Utterson and tells him that the doctor might be in trouble. Utterson so contrived that he remained behind after the others had. Feb 16, 2015 an audio reading of incident at the window and the last night from the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde. He offers poole a glass of wine to calm him, and although poole accepts it, he neglects to drink it as he hesitatingly tells utterson.
In dr jekyll and mr hyde we know who the murderer is. Aug 26, 2015 the annotated strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson. The annotated strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson. The voice from inside does not sound like jekylls and both men believe it is hyde. Through allusions to and inversions of past romantic notions of nature and morality, he presents mr. Summary one evening after dinner, utterson is sitting peacefully beside his fireplace when he receives a visit by a very agitated and upset mr.
Chapter 8 functions as perhaps the most traditional narrative chapter in the novel. The novel begins, therefore, as a type of mystery story, in spite of the fact that there is probably no modern reader who can come to the novel without a previous knowledge that hyde is really a part of dr. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. It was, and still is, one of robert louis stevensons most popular stories. Hyde, stevenson portrays jekylls experiment as a failed attempt at reconciliation of faith and science in regards to questions of human nature and character. A fortnight later, by excellent good fortune, the doctor gave. The beginning of chapter 7 mirrors chapter 1, as enfield and utterson walk past hydes mysterious door. Jekyll is described as a smoothfaced man of fifty with something of a slovish cast. Powerpoint that explores chapter 8 10 of jekyll and hyde. Crucially the extract opens with utterson, the victorian gentleman, situated respectably by his fireside one evening after dinner. Dr jekyll and mr hyde chapter 8 91 teaching resources. Enfield expresses his relief that they will not hear from hyde again. Chapter 8 the last night one evening, jekylls servant comes to utterson and asks him to come to jekylls house.
The narration of the novel begins with two men, mr. Need help with chapter 8 in robert louis stevensons dr. Jekyll and hyde chapter 8,9 and 10 teaching resources. Jekyll who was composite now with the most sensitive apprehensions, now with a greedy gusto, projected and shared in the pleasures and adventures of hyde. Curator greg buzwell considers duality in strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, exploring how the novel engages with contemporary debates about evolution, degeneration, consciousness, homosexuality and criminal psychology. The opening passage of the story introduces us to mr. Utterson was sitting by his fireside one evening after dinner, when he was surprised to receive a. Chapter 8 the last night one evening, jekyll s servant comes to utterson and asks him to come to jekyll s house. Enfield are on another of their sunday walks and again pass by the jekyll s dissecting rooms. Course heros video study guide provides indepth summary and analysis of chapter 8 of robert louis stevensons novel dr. Story or incident of the door, incident of the letter, remarkable incident of dr. He feels the need to warn jekyll, and that if hyde knew of the contents of jekylls will, hyde will definitely strike the doctor.
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