Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case
Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll’s Full Statement of the Case
Themes
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Duality of human nature: “It was the curse of mankind that these incongruous faggots were thus bound together.” Jekyll speaks about the inner conflict within every human being between good and evil.
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Science, Reason and the Supernatural: “I was slowly losing hold of my original and better self and becoming slowly incorporated with my second and worse.” Jekyll’s experiment takes on a supernatural dimension - the transformation is not only physical but also psychological.
Characters
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Dr Jekyll “The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde.” It’s significant as it shows Jekyll’s belief that he has control over Hyde, while in reality, it’s the other way around.
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Mr Hyde: “Edward Hyde..was pure evil.” It gives a stark portrayal of Hyde as the embodiment of evil.
Setting
- “My provision of the salt, which had never been renewed since the date of the first experiment, began to run low.” The dwindling supply of the ‘salt’ used in Jekyll’s potion symbolises his losing grip on his control over Hyde.
Narrative
- “The powers of Hyde seemed to have grown with the sickliness of Jekyll.” This quote indicates Jekyll’s dwindling influence as Hyde becomes stronger.
Remember these key quotes and the contexts in which they are used within this chapter. It may prove beneficial to create flashcards with the quote on one side and a brief explanation of its significance on the other. These can then be used to revise and memorise these important quotes.