AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9 Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Quote Bank
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Here is a selection of quotes from the novella "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson that are commonly used in the study of English Literature for GCSE examinations. These quotes cover key themes, characters, and significant moments in the story.
Characters:
Dr Jekyll
“Hence it came about The phrase “profound duplicity” is a metaphor that highlights
that I concealed my the theme of duality in the novella. It suggests that Dr Jekyll
pleasures; and that is not just living a double life, but rather he has been trapped
when I reached years of by the use of the word “committed”. It is a cautionary tale
reflection, and began to about the dangers of suppressing one’s true identity and
look round me and take succumbing to societal pressures.
stock of my progress
and position in the
world, I stood already
committed to a profound
duplicity of life” (Chapter
10)
“My devil had long been - The quote references the inner “devil”, which is a
caged, he came out manifestation of Jekyll’s deepest desires in the form
roaring. I was of Hyde. The notion of “devil” through religious
conscious, even when I allusion denotes a stark contrast with Christian ideas
took the draught, of a of morality.
more unbridled, a more - Furthermore, the verb “roaring” has connotations of
furious propensity to ill” an animalistic, uncontrolled, agitated and deadly
(2) (Chapter 10) expression of his repressed elements in Hyde, and
the phrase “Propensity to ill” indicates a deeper, now
natural tendency and inclination to immorality.
“I felt younger, lighter, This suggests the restraints of society are burdensome:
happier in body” without them, he, or more specifically Hyde, is able to indulge
(Chapter 10) freely. The tricolon structure shows Jekyll’s delight. This links
to his moral obligations, which are worn away by his chemical
mixture as he is no longer constrained by the maintenance of
reputation when in a different body.
“Man is not truly one but Jekyll risks death to test his hypothesis that the human
truly two” (Chapter 10) psyche can be split, and the quote’s syntactic parallelism
emphasises the view that man cannot be pure as he is
constantly in equilibrium between good and evil.
“I was driven to reflect Stevenson uses alliteration in “law of life” and “root of
deeply and inveterately religion”. This refers to conscience and guilt. By separating
on that hard law of life his moral and immoral sides, Jekyll attempts to avoid guilt.
which lies at the root of
religion and one of the
most plentiful springs of
distress” (Chapter 10)
“Late one accursed The phrase “Late one accursed night” uses the motif of
night, I compounded the darkness. Stevenson also uses lexis from the semantic field
elements, watched them of chemistry in “I compounded the elements”, and in “Strong
boil....with a strong glow glow of courage” suggests the erratic manner of Jekyll’s
of courage, drank off the personality and behaviour, and also shows he understood the
potion” (Chapter 10) risks he was taking when deciding to take the potion.
, “If I am the chief of The repetition of the phrase “I am the chief of” creates
sinners, I am the chief of parallel structure reinforcing the idea that good and evil are
sufferers also” not mutually exclusive. The use of the phrase “chief of
sinners” is a metaphor for the idea of being responsible for
one’s own actions and acknowledging the severity of one’s
wrongdoing. It is a biblical allusion.in addition “the chief of
sufferers” highlights the fact that Jekyll is not just a
perpetrator of evil but a victim of his own actions.
“The animal within me, The prhase “animal within me” is a metaphor for the darker
licking the chops of more primitive aspects of human nature, such as desire and
memory; the spiritual aggression. By using this metaphor, Stevenson suggests that
side a little drowsed” these primal urges are an inherent part of all humans, and
that they can be difficult to control. The phrase of “licking the
chops of memory” personficifes the animal within Dr Jekyll ,
emphasising its hunger and the way in which it feeds on past
experiences.
“I swear to God I well Jekyll begins with an oath “I swear to God” which
never set eyes on him emphasises the seriousness of their intentions. By invoking a
again. I bind my honour higher power, Jekyll suggests his promise is not be taken
to you that I am done lightly. The phrase “i bind my honour to you” further
with him in this world. It emphasises Jekyll’s commitment to the promise. The word
is all at an end.” “bind” suggests a sense of obligation and the reference to
“honour” implies that breaking the promise would be a
betrayal of one’s values.
Mr Utterson
“A rugged countenance - Reserved character; seemingly not affected by
that was never lighted emotion, this gives his voice authority as it is unlikely
by a smile” (2) (Chapter to be biased by emotionality.
1) - Aware of the divide between public and private
persona in Victorian society.
“If he be Mr Hyde…I - Utterson is a curious, inquisitive member of society -
shall be Mr Seek” (4) this quote displays the insatiable curiosity intrinsic to
(Chapter 2) Utterson’s character which propels the plot of the
novella forwards.
- He wishes to ensure his clients are safe.
- Emphasises the theme of duality, opposites, and
contrast which is woven throughout the novella,
provdiing Utterson with the role of investigator in the
case of Jekyll & Hyde.
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