Chapter 1: The Story of the Door
This chapter introduces the mysterious Mr Hyde and sets up the central mystery of the novella. Enfield's description of Hyde establishes the character's unsettling nature and the theme of duality.
Quote: "He must be deformed somewhere; he gives a strong feeling of deformity"
This quote highlights the indescribable wrongness of Hyde without specifying any physical deformity, suggesting a deeper, moral corruption.
Highlight: Stevenson's choice to have rational characters like Enfield and Utterson describe Hyde adds credibility to their observations and intensifies the mystery surrounding Hyde's nature.
Example: The description of Hyde as having "ape-like fury" connects to Darwin's Theory of Evolution, suggesting Hyde represents a more primitive form of humanity.
Chapter 2: The Search for Mr. Hyde
This chapter delves into Dr. Lanyon's perspective on Dr. Jekyll, introducing tension between science and the supernatural.
Quote: "He began to go wrong; wrong in the mind."
Lanyon's statement emphasizes the perceived mental instability of Jekyll, foreshadowing the dangerous nature of his experiments.
Vocabulary: "Citadel of medicine" - This phrase positions Lanyon as a respected authority in the medical field, lending weight to his opinions about Jekyll.
Chapter 3: Dr Jekyll was quite at ease
Jekyll's reassurances to Utterson about Hyde reveal the doctor's growing addiction and loss of control.
Quote: "The moment I choose; I can be rid of Mr Hyde."
This statement is deeply ironic, as Jekyll ultimately loses control over his transformations into Hyde.
Chapter 4: The Carew Murder Case
The brutal murder of Sir Danvers Carew by Hyde demonstrates the character's uncontrollable violence and hatred for civilized society.
Quote: "With ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim underfoot, and hailing a storm of blows."
This vivid description emphasizes Hyde's primitive, animalistic nature and his extreme violence.
Chapter 5: Incident of the Letter
Jekyll's desperate attempts to distance himself from Hyde become apparent in this chapter.
Quote: "I swear to god...I swear to god I will never set eyes on him again."
The repetition in this quote underscores Jekyll's desperation and foreshadows his inability to keep this promise.
