Key Quotes Chapter 6

Section 1: Description and Appearance of Mr. Hyde

“He is not easy to describe…there is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable.” - This quote emphasises Hyde’s unsettling and repulsive physical presence to all who see him.
“Mr. Hyde was pale and dwarfish; he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation.” - Again, the quote underlines Hyde’s abnormal and uncomfortable appearance, creating a picture of a man who’s inherently evil.

Section 2: Hyde’s Impact on Others

“O God, I screamed, and O God, again and again.” - This quote illustrates the sheer terror Hyde instills in others. His presence is so terrifying it brings about extreme reactions.
“The look of Hyde in danger of his life was a thing dreadful to see.” - The quote reveals Hyde’s potential for violence and the fear he inspires.

Section 3: Man’s Duality

“Man is not truly one, but truly two.” - This significant quote by Jekyll encapsulates one of the main themes of the novel - the idea that every individual has a good side and an evil side.
“I was slowly losing hold of my original and better self and becoming slowly incorporated with my second and worse.” - Jekyll’s struggle with his two selves can be seen here, showing how the evil Hyde is slowly overtaking him.

Section 4: The Power of Hyde

“The powers of Hyde seemed to have grown with the sickliness of Jekyll.” - This powerful quote demonstrates how Hyde is becoming more dominant. The deteriorating health of Jekyll parallels the growing strength of Hyde.
“I chose the better part and was found wanting in the strength to keep it.” - Jekyll’s inability to control Hyde symbolises the struggle between his moral conscience and his primitive desires. The ‘better part’ refers to Jekyll’s conscience which he ultimately fails to maintain.

Remember these key quotes and understand the significance behind each, as they will help you elaborate your answers and show thorough understanding of the narrative, characters, and themes in the novel “Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”.