Chapter 2 Search for Mr. Hyde
Glossary “brow” – forehead “holograph” – “burthen” – burden “Damon and Pythias” – from Ancient Greek mythology. They symbolise trust. “besieged” – surrounded by “labyrinth” – maze “bondage” – to be owned by someone, like slavery. “inclination” – preference or feeling “a propos” – relevant / fitting the occasion “troglodytic” – ancient dwellers. Reclusive and unfriendly. “flags” – short for flagstones, which are flat stones often used for flooring “pede claudo” – translates to ‘on limping foot’
What does Mr. Utterson examine when he returns home? The will of Dr. Jekyll
Why is he more bothered by this document after hearing Mr. Enfield’s story? He is troubled more about the will because he has heard the story of Mr. Hyde trampling the young girl- Mr. Hyde is no longer just a name on a paper-He realises his friend is mixed up with a bad person.
Who does Mr. Utterson visit? Describe him He visits Dr. Lanyon- He is a hearty man with a red face and white hair- He is a loud person- very animated
What is Mr. Utterson and his relationship? They are old friends- went to school and college together.
What does the doctor say about his and Dr. Jekyll’s relationship? He hasn’t seen Dr. Jekyll for ten years since he began to become “Wrong in the mind” (working on potion).
Why was Mr. Utterson’s mind so uneasy throughout the night? He does not understand why Jekyll is friends with Mr. Hyde- he needs to put a face with a name to try to understand what his friend sees in Hyde. Nightmare
What does he decide to do? He decides to wait for Hyde and meet him. “If he be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek”
What does Mr. Hyde give to Mr. Utterson? He gives him his address in Soho.
Describe the encounter between Mr. Hyde and Mr. Utterson. It is very short-Utterson sees Mr. Hyde’s face but Hyde accuses Utterson of lying about having mutual friends and shuts the door
Describe Hyde (in Mr. Utterson’s point of view). Hyde- pale & dwarfish- seems deformed- spoke w/a husky whisper- is evil.
When Mr. Utterson goes to Jekyll’s home, describe the mood and the relationship between Jekyll and Hyde. It is a pleasant home but Utterson is so upset he makes the room seem dark and uneasy “…..read a menace…..”
What does he learn about Jekyll and Hyde from Mr. Poole? Jekyll has given Hyde a key so he can come and go as he pleases— the servants are told to obey Hyde—Hyde does not come into the main part of the house—he only goes to the laboratory Dr. Jekyll is never there when Hyde is
At the end of the chapter, what does Mr. Utterson conclude about the relationship between Jekyll and Hyde? He feels Jekyll is troubled by Hyde for something he may have done in the past – He feels Hyde will murder Jekyll if he finds out about the will.
Rational versus Supernatural The Victorians were as a whole,very rational and scientific, discarding ideas of the supernatural. See how many quotes you can find to show references to these contrasting ideas.