Dr. Jekyll Quotes Flashcards

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What is the physical description of Dr. Jekyll?

A large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty, with every mark of capacity and kindness.

What happens to Dr. Jekyll's face when he experiences dual physicality?

The large handsome face of Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness around his eyes.

What does Dr. Jekyll claim about getting rid of Hyde?

The moment I choose, I can be rid of Hyde.

How is Dr. Jekyll's house described later in the story?

Once crowded with eager students and now lying gaunt and silent. Signup and view all the answers

What warning does Utterson give Jekyll regarding his name?

If it came a trial, your name might appear. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll admit about his selfishness?

I was thinking of my own character, which this hateful business has rather exposed. Signup and view all the answers

What is noted about Jekyll's physical condition over time?

He had his death-warrant written legibly on his face. The rosy man had grown pale. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates Jekyll's terror of the soul?

A look in the eye and quality of manner seemed to testify to some deep-seated terror of the mind. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll say about his punishment regarding Hyde?

I have brought on myself a punishment and a danger I cannot name. Signup and view all the answers

What assertion does Jekyll make about his suffering?

If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jekyll describe his embarrassing suffering?

I could not think that this earth contained a place for sufferings and terrors so unmanning. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll express about his lifespan?

I will not last long, thank God. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jekyll sign off in a letter?

Your unworthy and unhappy friend, Henry Jekyll. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll accuse Lanyon of doing?

Charged your conscience with my death or the shipwreck of my reason. Signup and view all the answers

How is Jekyll's distress described?

Laboring under a blackness of distress that no fancy can exaggerate. Signup and view all the answers

How is Jekyll depicted when restored from death?

Like a man restored from death - there stood Henry Jekyll. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jekyll learn about the duality of man?

I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jekyll's realization about human nature?

I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck that man is not truly one, but truly two. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jekyll describe his previous good self?

So potently controlled and shook the very fortress of identity. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll refer to as a solution to his fancies?

A solution of the bonds of obligation, an unknown but not innocent freedom of the soul. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll say about his innate evil?

Sold a slave to my original evil. Signup and view all the answers

How does Hyde make others feel?

None could come near me at first without visible misgiving of the flesh. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about humans being good and evil?

All human beings, as we know them, are commingled out of good and evil. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll say about being a slave?

My new power tempted me until I fell in slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What kept Jekyll's evil awake?

My evil kept awake by ambition. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll describe as his city of refuge?

Jekyll was now my city of refuge. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jekyll say about his previous respect?

A moment before I had been safe of all men's respect, wealthy, beloved. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jekyll feel as Hyde?

I became...a creature eaten up and emptied by fear. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jekyll feel about his own unhappiness as he dies?

I bring the life of this unhappy Henry Jekyll to an end. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dr. Jekyll's Physical Description

Described as a "large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty," highlighting a kind and capable appearance.
His dual nature is reflected in physical changes, such as growing pale and exhibiting a "blackness around his eyes."

Dr. Jekyll's Relationship with Mr. Hyde

Claims he can rid himself of Hyde whenever he chooses, indicating a sense of control.
Admits complicity in the creation of Hyde, believing he has subjected himself to an unidentified punishment and danger.

Impacts of Actions on Jekyll's Life

Once surrounded by eager students, Jekyll's house now lies "gaunt and silent," mirroring his isolation.
Expresses personal suffering and embarrassment over the moral exposure due to his experiments.

Themes of Guilt and Distress

Feels deeply distressed, stating he suffers immensely, likening his pain to the most intense terrors one can imagine.
Contemplates death, expressing gratitude for its approaching inevitability.

Jekyll’s Self-Perception

Identifies as "your unworthy and unhappy friend," highlighting a deep sense of shame and regret.
Describes the duality of humanity, recognizing that man comprises "good and evil," suggesting an inherent conflict within individuals.

The Nature of Evil and Ambition

Feels enslaved by his innate evil, acknowledging ambition as a driving force behind his darker impulses.
Reflects on the seductive nature of power, describing it as a temptation that led to his downfall.

Transformation and Identity

Experiments lead to a profound realization: "man is not truly one, but truly two," emphasizing the theme of duality in human identity.
His transformation is so significant that it strips away his prior status, resulting in fear-driven behavior.

Final Reflections

As he faces his demise, Jekyll articulates his unhappiness and the tragic conclusion to his life, seeking to reconcile with the conflicting nature of his existence.

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