This document contains an extensive list of key quotes from Jekyll & Hyde, organised by character and by theme (including friendship, the 'gentleman', secrecy, duality, evil, science, repression and madness). I hope that you find this resource useful.
Chapter 1
o "lean, long, dusty, dreary and yet somehow lovable"
o Mr Utterson is a serious and solemn lawyer who is not explicitly expressive. Despite being unemotional, old, worn
and bored or boring, he is still likable.
o "He had an approved tolerance for others..."
o Mr Utterson is an understanding character who has the willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior
that one dislikes or disagrees with.
o "wondering with envy at the high pressures of spirits involved in their misdeeds"
o Mr Utterson is inquisitive and curious about other people's wicked and illegal acts.
o “a man of a rugged countenance… He was austere with himself”
o Extended anecdote to show how Utterson repressed his desires
o "the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of down going men"
o Mr Utterson has the reputation for being a supportive and loyal friend even if those around him have changed.
o “[Utterson] drank gin when he was alone, to mortify a taste for vintages”
o Extended anecdote to show how Utterson repressed his desires
o "mark of a modest man"
o Mr Utterson is perhaps the embodiment of the proper, respectable, professional and eminently Victorian society.
o "his affections, like ivy, were the growth of time"
o Mr Utterson's friendship strengthens with time.
o "I am ashamed of my long tongue."
o Mr Utterson displays a distaste for sensation and gossip as this is ungentlemanly. He disapproves of the gossip with
Mr Enfield.
o "Mr Utterson sighed deeply but said never a word..."
o "Let us never refer to this again."
Chapter 2
o "a clouded brow"
o "his hand to his brow like a man in mental perplexity"
o Mr Utterson's curious nature kicks in. Links in with "brow" representing the mind.
o "The lawyer stood while when Mr Hyde had left him, the picture of disquietude..."
o Mr Utterson's reaction to Hyde is of unease and anxiety showing a Victorian gentleman is not often faced with this
type of conduct.
o "this is not fitting language"
o Mr Utterson disapproves of Hyde's language. Reference to Victorian etiquette and formal manner.
Chapter 6
o "he condemned the fear as a disloyalty, and broke the seal"
o Utterson's loyalty means he is willing to go against his friends words to protect those he cares about.
o "but professional honour and faith to his dead were stringent obligations"
o The Victorian gentleman will keep his word to his friend and not ruin his honour as this is disloyal.
o "It is one thing to mortify curiosity, another to conquer it..."
o Utterson is curious however he overcomes his temptation.
Chapter 8
o "borne in upon his mind a crushing anticipation of calamity"
o Utterson's thoughts foreshadow a disaster that is to come.
o "moisture of some strangling anguish"
o "I shall consider it my duty to break the door."
o Utterson breaks the door as he believes he has a responsibility to do so (moral or legal obligation).
o "my shoulders are broad enough to bear the blame"
o Utterson is going to sacrifice his honour to do what is right. He is humble and protective of others.
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