Jekyll and Hyde:Quotations Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Literature specification

Duality - 'Man is not truly one, but truly two.'

This reflects Jekyll's belief in the dual nature of humanity, central to the theme of duality in the novel.

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Duality - 'Man is not truly one, but truly two.'

This reflects Jekyll's belief in the dual nature of humanity, central to the theme of duality in the novel.

Victorian reputation - 'The more it looks like Queer Street, the less I ask.'

Utterson's reluctance to pry reflects Victorian values of discretion and maintaining reputation.

Science vs religion - 'Unscientific balderdash.'

Lanyon's dismissal of Jekyll's experiments highlights the conflict between science and traditional beliefs.

Good vs evil - 'My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring.'

Jekyll describes Hyde as the embodiment of his suppressed evil desires.

Evolution - 'A being inherently malign and villainous.'

Hyde is described as a devolved, primitive version of humanity, linking to fears of regression.

Setting - 'A great chocolate-coloured pall lowered over heaven.'

The foggy, oppressive London setting mirrors the moral ambiguity and secrecy in the novel.

Jekyll - 'I concealed my pleasures.'

Jekyll's confession reveals his struggle with societal expectations and his hidden desires.

Hyde - 'Ape-like fury.'

Hyde is repeatedly described with animalistic imagery, emphasising his primitive and violent nature.

Lanyon - 'I felt bound to do as he requested.'

Lanyon's loyalty to Jekyll contrasts with his horror at Jekyll's experiments, showing his moral integrity.

Utterson - 'He was austere with himself.'

Utterson's self-discipline reflects Victorian ideals of restraint and respectability.

Duality - 'I stood already committed to a profound duplicity of life.'

Jekyll acknowledges his double life, highlighting the theme of duality and the conflict between public and private personas.

Duality - 'All human beings... are commingled out of good and evil.'

Jekyll reflects on the dual nature of humanity, a central idea in the novel.

Victorian reputation - 'No gentleman but wishes to avoid a scene.'

This reflects the importance of maintaining decorum and avoiding scandal in Victorian society.

Victorian reputation - 'The ghost of some old sin, the cancer of some concealed disgrace.'

Utterson speculates about Jekyll's secret, showing the Victorian obsession with hidden sins and reputation.

Science vs religion - 'The temptation of a discovery so singular and profound.'

Jekyll's experiments reflect the allure of scientific discovery, even at the cost of morality.

Science vs religion - 'I have had a shock... and I shall never recover.'

Lanyon's reaction to Jekyll's transformation highlights the clash between science and moral/religious beliefs.

Good vs evil - 'The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde.'

Jekyll initially believes he can control Hyde, showing his confidence in separating good and evil.

Good vs evil - 'The evil side of my nature... was less robust and less developed.'

Jekyll reflects on the imbalance between good and evil within himself.

Evolution - 'Something troglodytic.'

Hyde is described as primitive and devolved, reflecting Victorian fears of regression and evolution.

Evolution - 'The animal within me licking the chops of memory.'

Jekyll describes Hyde as a primal, animalistic force within him.

Setting - 'The street shone out in contrast to its dingy neighbourhood.'

The contrasting settings reflect the duality of the novel's themes and characters.

Setting - 'The fog still slept on the wing above the drowned city.'

The fog symbolises secrecy and moral ambiguity in Victorian London.

Jekyll - 'I was driven to reflect deeply and inveterately on that hard law of life.'

Jekyll's introspection reveals his struggle with the constraints of societal expectations.

Jekyll - 'I bring the life of that unhappy Henry Jekyll to an end.'

Jekyll's final confession shows his despair and acceptance of his fate.

Hyde - 'He gives a strong feeling of deformity.'

Hyde's physical appearance is described as unsettling and unnatural, reflecting his moral corruption.

Hyde - 'The man seems hardly human!'

Hyde's inhumanity is emphasised, reinforcing his role as the embodiment of evil.

Lanyon - 'I am quite done with that person.'

Lanyon's rejection of Jekyll shows his disapproval of Jekyll's experiments and moral choices.

Lanyon - 'My life is shaken to its roots.'

Lanyon's reaction to Jekyll's transformation highlights the profound impact of Jekyll's actions on him.

Utterson - 'The last good influence in the lives of down-going men.'

Utterson is portrayed as a moral and loyal friend, embodying Victorian ideals of respectability.

Utterson - 'If he be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr Seek.'

Utterson's determination to uncover the truth reflects his rational and methodical nature.

Duality - 'I was radically both.'

Jekyll acknowledges the coexistence of good and evil within himself, central to the theme of duality.

Duality - 'The two hands are in many points identical.'

Jekyll and Hyde's handwriting similarity symbolises their shared identity despite their differences.

Victorian reputation - 'I incline to Cain’s heresy.'

Utterson’s comment reflects his belief in not interfering in others’ lives, a Victorian value tied to reputation.

Victorian reputation - 'He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind.'

Lanyon’s judgement of Jekyll reflects Victorian fears of moral and scientific transgression.

Science vs religion - 'The drug had no discriminating action.'

Jekyll’s scientific experiments fail to control the separation of good and evil, highlighting the limits of science.

Science vs religion - 'Your sight shall be blasted by a prodigy.'

Jekyll’s transformation shocks Lanyon, symbolising the clash between science and religious morality.

Good vs evil - 'I was slowly losing hold of my original and better self.'

Jekyll’s confession reveals his gradual descent into evil as Hyde takes over.

Good vs evil - 'The spirit of hell awoke in me.'

Jekyll describes Hyde’s influence as demonic, reinforcing the theme of good versus evil.

Evolution - 'The brute that slept within me.'

Jekyll’s description of Hyde as a dormant, animalistic force links to fears of regression and evolution.

Evolution - 'Hyde was pure evil.'

Hyde is portrayed as the ultimate devolved form of humanity, stripped of morality and conscience.

Setting - 'The door was blistered and distained.'

The description of Hyde’s door reflects his character and the secrecy surrounding him.

Setting - 'A district of some city in a nightmare.'

The setting mirrors the dark and unsettling atmosphere of the novel.

Jekyll - 'I felt younger, lighter, happier in body.'

Jekyll initially enjoys the freedom Hyde provides, showing his temptation towards evil.

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

Jekyll’s transformation highlights the uncontrollable nature of his experiments.

Hyde - 'The haunting sense of unexpressed deformity.'

Hyde’s appearance is described as disturbing and unnatural, reflecting his moral corruption.

Hyde - 'He broke out in a great flame of anger.'

Hyde’s uncontrollable rage emphasises his violent and primitive nature.

Lanyon - 'I saw what I saw, I heard what I heard.'

Lanyon’s horror at Jekyll’s transformation reflects the shock of scientific discovery.

Lanyon - 'I have had a shock.'

Lanyon’s reaction to Jekyll’s experiments shows the emotional and moral impact of Jekyll’s actions.

Utterson - 'His affections, like ivy, were the growth of time.'

Utterson’s loyalty and steady nature reflect Victorian ideals of friendship and respectability.

Utterson - 'A rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile.'

Utterson’s serious demeanour reflects his role as a rational and moral figure in the novel.

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