character analysis of Dr Jekyll
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- Created on: 29-10-16 09:13
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- Dr Henry Jekyll
- respected
- This shows that he is well-liked and respected in the society of Victorian London.
- The doctor gave one of his pleasant dinners to some five or six old cronies, all intelligent reputable men, and all judges of good wine.
- As all of the men are judges of 'good wine', it indicates to the reader their wealth and respectability.
- Dr Jekyll is respected due to his wealth, reputation as a charitable man and his discoveries in science.
- erratic
- ...before the smile was struck out of his face and succeeded by an expression of such abject terror and despair, as froze the very blood of the two gentleman below.
- He's also trying to control his experiment, but failing.
- This highlights the change in Dr Jekyll's behaviour, as before this quotation, Dr Jekyll was happily talking to Mr Utterson.
- This is because he is trying to conceal Mr Hyde from everyone.
- However, Stevenson describes a sudden change in Dr Jekyll's behaviour.
- Dr Jekyll becomes more erratic as the novel develops.
- The word 'struck' shows that Hyde's appearance has changed Dr Jekyll's behaviour instantly.
- determined
- "I do sincerely take a great, a very great interest in that young man."
- He is so determined that he risks losing everything in order for him to succeed - his friendships, reputation and wealth.
- The repetition of 'great' emphasises how determined Jekyll is and illustrates how he feels about Mr Hyde.
- Dr Jekyll is determined as he wants his experiment to succeed.
- The use of 'sincerely' shows that his determination and passion are real.
- intelligent
- The titles that are attached to Dr Jekyll's name highlight his intelligence, as he has many degrees and qualifications
- Henry Jekyll, M.D., D.C.L., LL.D., F.RS., etc.
- The use of 'etc.' suggests there are more.
- Dr Jekyll is intelligent due to his innovative experiments which are perceived by some others as worldly and un-godly, particularly by the conventional scientist, Dr Lanyon.
- respected
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