Key Quotes Chapter 8

Key Quotes Chapter 8

Key Themes and Analysis

  • “The door was shut against the lawyer…“: A significant quote that reflects the growing separation between Jekyll and Utterson. Jekyll shutting his door can be seen as him closing off his old identity.

  • “An ivory-faced and silvery-haired old woman opened the door.”: The introduction of Poole’s mother adds to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the setting.

Character Development

  • “I swear to God I will never set eyes on him again…“: Jekyll’s determination to not see Hyde suggests his fear and revulsion of his alter ego.

  • “A great chocolate-coloured pall lowered over heaven…“: Utterson’s grim description of the setting mirrors the darkness and impending disaster of Jekyll’s situation.

Symbols and Imagery

  • “Eyes covered with a film…“: The foggy vision of the characters could symbolise their misunderstanding and confusion over the events unfolding.

  • “Jekyll’s fallen face…“: Jekyll’s ‘fallen face’ may symbolise his moral downfall and the damage that his alter ego, Hyde, has caused.

Remember: Ensure you understand how these quotes relate to the overall themes of duality, identity and secrecy in the novel. Bring the narrative into the broader context of Victorian society, its values, and its anxieties.