16 Questions
Who does the narrator believe will bring retribution if they commit faults or crimes?
the woman
What did the narrator feel when they realized the woman saw hidden capabilities of wickedness in them?
horror and folly
What did the good artless creature offer the narrator when they felt the heat of the room was too much for them?
smelling bottle
Who was the only person with the narrator when they recovered their senses?
the lady of the house
What did the narrator implore the lady of the house to tell them about the woman whom they had supplanted?
the whole truth
What was the narrator's hope regarding the good character of the woman whom they had supplanted?
that her good character might not really be deserved
Who did the narrator go to next to implore to release them from their promise to marry?
the man whom I am to marry
What did the man show the narrator when they declared they would break the engagement?
letters from his sisters, brothers, and dear friends
What was the result of the narrator's refusal to marry the man?
the utter destruction of my reputation
How did the narrator ultimately respond to the man after his refusal to release them from the promise?
consented to let the wedding take place as we had arranged it
Describe the lady's personal appearance according to the narrator.
The ordinary English lady; clear cold blue eyes, fine rosy complexion, inanimately polite manner, large good-humoured mouth, too plump cheeks and chin.
What feelings did the narrator experience when first looking at the lady?
Natural curiosity and perhaps some astonishment, both restrained within the limits of good breeding.
How did the lady's expression affect the narrator?
The lady's expression caused the narrator to feel horrified and unable to stand up, as if looking into the eyes of a serpent.
What did the narrator feel when looking into the lady's eyes?
The narrator felt the lady's soul looking into theirs, unconsciously to her own mortal self.
What physical reaction did the narrator have to the lady's presence?
The narrator was so disturbed that they were not even able to stand up, sinking back in their chair and feeling horror-struck.
How did the lady's presence affect the narrator's judgment?
The lady's presence disturbed the narrator's judgment, causing them to feel agitated and unable to think clearly.
Study Notes
Retribution and Guilt
- According to the narrator, God will bring retribution if they commit faults or crimes.
Encountering the Lady
- The narrator felt a sense of revelation and unease when they realized the woman saw hidden capabilities of wickedness in them.
- The good artless creature (the lady) offered the narrator a fan when they felt the heat of the room was too much for them.
Recovery and Confrontation
- The lady was the only person with the narrator when they recovered their senses.
- The narrator implored the lady of the house to tell them about the woman whom they had supplanted.
The Supplanted Woman
- The narrator's hope was that the woman they had supplanted had a good character.
- The narrator went to the man to implore him to release them from their promise to marry.
- The man showed the narrator a miniature of the woman when they declared they would break the engagement.
Consequences of Refusal
- The result of the narrator's refusal to marry the man was that they were cut off from the man's family.
The Narrator's Response
- The narrator ultimately responded to the man's refusal to release them from the promise with a sense of determination and defiance.
The Lady's Appearance
- According to the narrator, the lady was a beautiful and majestic being.
Emotional Response
- The narrator experienced feelings of awe, reverence, and intimidation when first looking at the lady.
- The lady's expression affected the narrator, making them feel a sense of calm and serenity.
- When looking into the lady's eyes, the narrator felt a sense of deep connection and understanding.
- The narrator's physical reaction to the lady's presence was to feel a sense of trembling and weakness.
- The lady's presence affected the narrator's judgment, making them feel clouded and uncertain.
Test your understanding of the events and characters in Chapter 6 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with this quiz. Explore the details of the encounter between the doctor and the mysterious lady and their conversation about her personal appearance.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
