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Dr Lanyon’s Narrative
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Summary Notes
First change in narrative voice – Utterson to Lanyon.
We see a desperate and almost feverish letter from Jekyll.
Upon arrival at Jekyll’s we see the symbol of the door again – Jekyll’s cabinet is locked tight much like Hyde’s door.
The symbolism of the foul smelling, blood-red liquid.
Hyde appears at midnight – Hyde is a creature of the night.
Hyde’s description by Lanyon shows a character straining to control himself.
Summary Notes
Lanyon believes the repulsion of Hyde lies much deeper than in just his appearance – his soul pervades his presence.
Lanyon’s greed and thirst for knowledge leads to his own downfall – he must know what is going on.
Hyde takes pleasure in shattering Lanyon’s narrow-minded views.
Hyde/Jekyll wants to teach Lanyon a lesson about himself and humanity in general.
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