... and Hyde' frightening, Stevenson used the tactic of playing on Victorian society's greatest fears; the fear of alcohol being the most prominent throughout the novel. In the Victorian era, alcohol was something that was common with the underclass, with many drinking ...

... good walk.' Stevenson has created a character that to the reader appears to move in a controlled, unstoppable manner. Hyde then 'trampled calmly over the child's body and left her screaming on the ground.' These actions were unemotional and complacent. ...

... very stereotypical, as was the case with many upper class Victorians. If someone from a lower class did not look ordinary than they would most likely be considered a criminal. As such, the reaction from the majority of accusers was ...

... that he seems unstopable like a "damned Juggernaut. In the search for hyde, Utterson goes to confront Hyde when Hyde, "shrank back with a hissing intake of breath." Very much like a snake which is believed to be the image ...

... her screaming. The man, who was called Mr Hyde, brought a cheque, to give to the family of the child, but his name was not written on it. Dr Jekyll was. Finding this occurrence strange Utterson took out the ...

... he says that Hyde was like "some damned Juggernaut." trampling the girl as they met at the corner of the street. Both writers have done this because they wanted to create tension; in "The Fifth Child" by wondering what the ...

... bubbling drink he uses character definition to describe good and evil. Take Mr Utterson for instance, the story begins with a comprehensive description of his character "rugged countenance... lean, long, dusty, dreary and yet somehow loveable." "It was frequently his ...

... he is most concerned for his client and friend upon learning that Mr Hyde is a monster of a man, responsible for trampling a young girl in the street. Throughout the first half of the book, the plot centres on ...

... uses "poor Jekyll" a lot in the book to create sympathy for Jekyll and to show the reader that he doesn't deserve what he got in the end. He lost all of his close friends, one of which was killed ...

... man. He liked to work, which is shown in the section, which says, "I was inclined to industry". And also knew that he would have a good future, for instance Jekll says "with every guarantee or an honourable and distinguished ...

... cabinet of Dr Jekylls' house. Enfield told Utterson a remarkable story, which he had come across, whilst walking home one midnight. He said how a man in the name of Hyde trampled calmly over a little girls' body and just ...

... readers of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' would have interpreted the torments of Henry Jekyll as the traditional struggle between good and evil. The novel is about a respectable doctor, Dr Jekyll, who transforms himself into a savage murderer, Mr ...

... those around us. Stevenson implants fear and suspense in the book by plunging the story and its characters into action from the very beginning. What starts out as an early morning walk between the two friends-Utterson and Enfield-coils into a ...

... in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary, and yet somehow lovable" This means that despite his lack of conversation and emotion it is still possible to cement a friendship with him. "He was austere with himself, drank gin ...

... and therefore judge him, the respected gentleman could appear a little out of control. Mr.Utterson feels that if he indulges in luxuries such as these, he may become too involved and express himself freely, he's frightened that he could ruin ...

... Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" to back this statement up. One piece of evidence to show this is when the reader is told "something eminently human beaconed from his eyes". This is a short and meaningful insight ...

... Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" to back this statement up. One piece of evidence to show this is when the reader is told "something eminently human beaconed from his eyes". This is a short and meaningful insight ...

... mystery, suspense, secrets and deceit despite the time that has passed since it was originally written. At the time of its release "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" was in its own category and was truly unique, it was based on ...

... us that Dr Jekll was," looking deadly sick", and that he, "held out a cold hand," when he met with Mr Utterson.When asked about Mr Hyde Dr Jekyll starts swearing out of knower and can be quoted saying,"l am done ...

... write as a novelist. 'The strange case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde' first came to him in his unconcious state of a dream. The novel is supposedly about Dr Jekyll, a respected scientist, and his friend Mr Utterson. Dr Jekyll ...

... not working and instead occupied themselves with experiments in the field of science. This is exactly how the theme of duality is brought into the story, 'I learned to recognise the thorough and primitive duality of life.' Dr. Jekyll found all ...

... narration. Robert Louis Stevenson writes this novel in contemporary settings, which means the settings of this story are not far from London. The reason is probably to make the reader feel much more scared, because there is a hidden risk ...

... their questions. The incident where a small man (Mr. Hyde) tramples all over a little girl is one of those clues. First Stevenson tells you about Mr. Hyde trampling over the girl. After this, he tells you that Mr. Hyde goes ...

... pleasant society, respectable, conventional, deeply religious, and polite. On the other was a much more bohemian England, symbolized by dishonesty and darkness. The combination of the two aspects in contrast to each other made an impression on Stevenson. This was ...

... that is known is that for some strange reason Dr Jekyll, who is a very respectable man, has chosen Mr Hyde to be the sole heir to his estate. This is very strange as even from the first time we ...