Jekyll and Hyde Chapter 8 Annotations: Quizlet, PDF, Quotes & Summary

Page 2: Mounting Tension

The narrative intensifies as Poole leads Utterson through London's deserted streets. The environmental descriptions mirror the growing sense of dread.

Quote: "Well, sir," he said, "here we are, and God grant there be nothing wrong."

Highlight: The servants' unusual gathering and emotional state suggests something deeply disturbing has occurred.

Example: The housemaid's "hysterical whimpering" and the cook's emotional outburst demonstrate the household's collective fear.

Vocabulary: "Peevishly" - irritably or fretfully Vocabulary: "Jangled nerves" - agitated or disturbed emotional state

The scene concludes with Poole leading Utterson to the laboratory, warning him about potential interaction with Jekyll, further building suspense about who or what does Poole think is in the cabinet in Jekyll's room.

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Page 2: Journey to Jekyll's House

The narrative follows Mr. Utterson and Poole's dialogue as they make their way to Jekyll's residence. The atmospheric description intensifies the foreboding mood.

Quote: "Well, sir," he said, "here we are, and God grant there be nothing wrong."

Highlight: The weather conditions - wind, dust, and lashing trees - create pathetic fallacy that mirrors the characters' internal turmoil.

Vocabulary: Pathetic fallacy - the attribution of human emotions or characteristics to nature or inanimate objects.

Page 3: The Mysterious Encounter

This section reveals Poole's disturbing encounter with who he believes might not be Jekyll, introducing the central mystery of the chapter.

Quote: "If it was my master, why did he cry out like a rat, and run from me?"

Highlight: The description of the masked figure and its rat-like behavior creates a disturbing image that suggests Jekyll's transformation.

Definition: Theatre - in this context, refers to Jekyll's laboratory rather than a performance venue.

Page 4: The Night Watch

The scene depicts Utterson and Poole's investigation, with detailed atmospheric elements creating a gothic atmosphere.

Quote: "Ah, it's an ill conscience that's such an enemy to rest! Ah, sir, there's blood foully shed in every step of it!"

Highlight: The description of London humming while the immediate environment remains eerily still creates a powerful contrast.

Page 1: The Unexpected Visit

The chapter opens with Mr Utterson quotes establishing the initial scene where the lawyer receives an unexpected visit from Poole. The butler appears visibly distressed, prompting Utterson to offer him wine and encourage him to speak freely.

Quote: "Mr. Utterson," said the man, "there is something wrong."

Highlight: Poole's refusal to drink the offered wine symbolizes the severity of his concerns.

Example: The narrative tension builds through Poole's physical manifestations of fear - avoiding eye contact and sitting with untasted wine.

Vocabulary: "Doggedly" - stubbornly, persistently

The description of the March night creates an ominous backdrop, with detailed imagery of the pale moon and wind-swept streets.