Chapter 8: The Last Night
Chapter 8: The Last Night
Key Characters and Personality Traits
- Poole: Jekyll’s faithful servant. Key quote: “If you saw that, you saw an end to a fearful thing.”
- Mr. Utterson: A figure of reason and logic. Key quote: “Here is another lesson for you to take to heart.”
Symbolism and Themes
- Mr. Hyde’s Cap: Symbol of Hyde’s power and influence. Key quote: “That’s the cap of the creature.”
- The Locked Door: Suggests secrecy and dual nature of characters. Key quote: “Every lock was found shut.”
Supernatural Elements
- Deformity and Unnatural Appearance: The description of Hyde. Key quote: “He was perfectly cool and made no resistance, but gave me one look..”
- Disappearances of Dr. Jekyll: Adds to the mystery. Key quote: “We have been hearing on this quiet street, enough to concern us both.”
Setting and Atmosphere
- The Mysterious Laboratory: The location of transformation. Key quote: “I could not see the lights of any other houses.”
- The Quiet, Desolate Street: Adds to the eerie atmosphere. Key quote: “It was a quiet place surrounded by a high wall.”
Dr. Jekyll’s Inner Struggle and Transformation
- Frightened, Changed Dr. Jekyll: Shows the effects of his experiment. Key quote: “I found him very pale and distressed.”
- Jekyll’s Pleas for Help: Signifies his loss of control over Hyde. Key quote: “I beg you to go.”
Reaction and Action of the Secondary Characters
- Reaction of the Servants: Shows general fear and tension. Key quote: “The women weeping and wringing their hands.”
- Mr. Utterson takes charge: A figure of action. Key quote: “I have my own reasons for wanting to speak to him.”
Remember to reflect on these key quotes and consider how they correspond to the themes, characters and symbolic undertones throughout this chapter.