Dr. Jekyll Quotes Flashcards

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What is the physical description of Dr. Jekyll's looks?

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

What does Dr. Jekyll's dual physicality entail?

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?

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

What warning does Utterson give to Jekyll about his name appearing?

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

What does Jekyll say about being selfish?

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

What physical change does Jekyll experience?

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

What does Jekyll's terror of the soul imply?

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 blaming himself regarding Hyde?

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

How does Jekyll express his suffering?

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

What does Jekyll say about 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 wanting to die?

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

How does Jekyll refer to himself as a friend?

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

What favor does Jekyll want from Lanyon?

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

How is Jekyll's distress described?

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

How does Jekyll describe being restored from death?

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

What realization does Jekyll have 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 is Jekyll's previous good self portrayed?

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

What does Jekyll see 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 mean by innate evil?

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

How does Hyde make people feel?

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

What is said 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

How does Jekyll's ambition affect him?

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

In what way is Jekyll described as a refuge?

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

How was Jekyll viewed before his downfall?

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

What does Jekyll say about fear?

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

What is stated about Jekyll's unhappiness at his death?

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' which reflects his prominence and capability.

Jekyll's Dual Nature

Experiences a shift in appearance; 'his large handsome face grew pale' indicating the struggle between his two identities.

Deception About Hyde

Asserts confidence in his ability to rid himself of Hyde, showcasing his denial.

Abandoned Aspirations

His once-vibrant home, 'once crowded with eager students', now represents his isolation and lost purpose.

Trust and Reputation Concerns

Utterson warns Jekyll about the implications of his name in a potential trial, signaling the importance of reputation.

Selfishness and Identity Crisis

Jekyll recognizes his focus on personal image amidst the chaos caused by Hyde, reflecting internal conflict.

Deteriorating Health

His physical decline is evident; his 'death-warrant written legibly on his face' emphasizes the toll of his dual life.

Psychological Terror

Displays signs of 'deep-seated terror of the mind', indicating the psychological burden of his experiments.

Self-Blame

Acknowledges the 'punishment and danger' he has inflicted upon himself due to his actions.

Suffering and Sin

Accepts his role as both sinner and sufferer, illustrating his emotional turmoil.

Overwhelming Pain

Describes his suffering as unmanageable, implying profound mental distress.

Contemplation of Mortality

Contemplates death, expressing a sense of relief in its inevitability.

Friendship and Isolation

Identifies himself as 'your unworthy and unhappy friend', conveying his loneliness.

Responsibility

Jekyll's request for Lanyon reflects a burden of conscience tied to his experiments.

Intense Distress

Experiences distress that surpasses imagination, indicating profound emotional strain.

Resurgence from Despair

Describes his transformation as 'like a man restored from death', hinting at moments of clarity.

Understanding of Human Duality

Realizes that humanity embodies both good and evil, indicating a pivotal philosophical insight.

The Duality of Existence

Concludes that mankind is not singular but 'truly two', showcasing his belief in inherent contradictions.

Inner Conflict

Recognizes the struggle within himself; identity feels threatened by his darker impulses.

The Quest for Freedom

Seeks escape from societal obligations, hinting at a yearning for unrestrained expression of self.

Innate Evil

Refers to being 'a slave to my original evil', suggesting a recognition of his baser instincts.

Hyde's Impact

Notes others' physical revulsion towards Hyde, indicating the overpowering nature of evil.

Human Nature Complexity

Acknowledges that all humans contain a mixture of good and evil traits.

Temptation by Power

Describes the allure of his newfound abilities as a source of enslavement, reflecting his loss of control.

Ambition and Evil

Indicates that his ambitions fuel his darker tendencies, revealing a dangerous drive.

Refuge in Jekyll

Considers Jekyll as his 'city of refuge', showcasing his longing for safety amidst chaos.

Loss of Respect

Reflects on his former status as 'wealthy, beloved' highlighting the drastic change in perception.

Paralyzing Fear

Expresses fear as consuming, illustrating a loss of agency and control.

Conclusion of Unhappiness

Acknowledges the end of his existence as Henry Jekyll, signifying despair in his ultimate fate.

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