Jekyll Dr. Henry Jekyll
& 1. "Man is not truly one, but truly two." (Chapter
10)
Hyde o Theme: Duality of Human Nature
o Language Analysis: Stevenson uses the
adverb "truly" to emphasize the authenticity
Quota and depth of this duality. The repetition
underscores the certainty and universality of
Jekyll's statement.
tion o Writer's Message: Stevenson suggests that
every person has both good and evil aspects
within them. He explores the idea that societal
Organ norms suppress our darker impulses, but they
remain an intrinsic part of our nature.
2. "I was slowly losing hold of my original and better
iser self, and becoming slowly incorporated with my
second and worse." (Chapter 10)
o Theme: Loss of Control, Addiction
(Grad o Language Analysis: The use of the word
"slowly" twice emphasizes the gradual and
almost imperceptible nature of Jekyll’s
e 9) transformation. "Original and better self"
contrasts sharply with "second and worse,"
highlighting the moral decline.
o Writer's Message: Stevenson warns of the dangers of indulging in one’s
darker desires and the potential for these desires to overpower one’s better
nature. The transformation into Hyde symbolizes how easily one can become
consumed by their darker side.
Mr. Edward Hyde
1. "If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also." (Chapter 10)
o Theme: Guilt and Consequences
o Language Analysis: The parallel structure of "chief of sinners" and "chief of
sufferers" creates a balance that highlights the inextricable link between sin
and suffering. The repetition of "chief" underscores Hyde's extremity in both
roles.
o Writer's Message: Stevenson illustrates that evil actions lead to inevitable
suffering. Hyde's acknowledgment of his dual role as both sinner and sufferer
conveys the message that one cannot escape the repercussions of their
immoral actions.
2. "It was Hyde, after all, and Hyde alone, that was guilty." (Chapter 10)
o Theme: Responsibility and Denial
o Language Analysis: The phrase "Hyde alone" isolates the blame on Hyde,
with the repetition of his name reinforcing the separation Jekyll feels from his
alter ego. The use of "guilty" underscores the moral and legal transgressions.
o Writer's Message: Stevenson explores the human tendency to deflect blame
and avoid accountability. By attributing the guilt solely to Hyde, Jekyll
& 1. "Man is not truly one, but truly two." (Chapter
10)
Hyde o Theme: Duality of Human Nature
o Language Analysis: Stevenson uses the
adverb "truly" to emphasize the authenticity
Quota and depth of this duality. The repetition
underscores the certainty and universality of
Jekyll's statement.
tion o Writer's Message: Stevenson suggests that
every person has both good and evil aspects
within them. He explores the idea that societal
Organ norms suppress our darker impulses, but they
remain an intrinsic part of our nature.
2. "I was slowly losing hold of my original and better
iser self, and becoming slowly incorporated with my
second and worse." (Chapter 10)
o Theme: Loss of Control, Addiction
(Grad o Language Analysis: The use of the word
"slowly" twice emphasizes the gradual and
almost imperceptible nature of Jekyll’s
e 9) transformation. "Original and better self"
contrasts sharply with "second and worse,"
highlighting the moral decline.
o Writer's Message: Stevenson warns of the dangers of indulging in one’s
darker desires and the potential for these desires to overpower one’s better
nature. The transformation into Hyde symbolizes how easily one can become
consumed by their darker side.
Mr. Edward Hyde
1. "If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also." (Chapter 10)
o Theme: Guilt and Consequences
o Language Analysis: The parallel structure of "chief of sinners" and "chief of
sufferers" creates a balance that highlights the inextricable link between sin
and suffering. The repetition of "chief" underscores Hyde's extremity in both
roles.
o Writer's Message: Stevenson illustrates that evil actions lead to inevitable
suffering. Hyde's acknowledgment of his dual role as both sinner and sufferer
conveys the message that one cannot escape the repercussions of their
immoral actions.
2. "It was Hyde, after all, and Hyde alone, that was guilty." (Chapter 10)
o Theme: Responsibility and Denial
o Language Analysis: The phrase "Hyde alone" isolates the blame on Hyde,
with the repetition of his name reinforcing the separation Jekyll feels from his
alter ego. The use of "guilty" underscores the moral and legal transgressions.
o Writer's Message: Stevenson explores the human tendency to deflect blame
and avoid accountability. By attributing the guilt solely to Hyde, Jekyll
