Jekyll and Hyde Story Map

10. “God knows; I am careless; this is my rue hour of death, and what is to follow concerns another than myself. Here then, as I lay down the pen and proceed to seal up my confession, I bring the life of that unhappy Henry Jekyll to an end.” Pg. 61

Hyde takes complete control over Jekyll until Jekyll no longer exists. Both of them end up dead. This quote is important to the theme because it concludes the mystery of Jekyll and Hyde and gives an explanation for their death.

9. “As the acuteness of this remorse began to die away, it was succeeded by a sense of joy.” Pg. 56

Jekyll sometimes enjoyed being Hyde because it was an outlet for his distress. Now he has come to the realization that he cannot be Hyde. Even though he would no longer have this outlet, Jekyll became relieved because he would not have to worry about all of the terrible things Hyde was doing. This ties into the theme by explaining that the shadow cannot come out full force. It must be tamed and controlled in order for one to achieve success in the world.

Acceptance

8. “My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring.” Pg. 55

Jekyll refers to Hyde as his devil. Jekyll has been suppressing his evil side and eventually he can no longer control it. Stevenson uses the words “caged” and “roaring” as a means of symbolism, making Hyde look like an untamed animal. This creates tension for the reader because of the imagery the wording creates. This quote connects to the theme by explaining the relationship of the shadow and its host.

7. “All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil: and Edward Hyde, alone, in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil.” Pg. 50

Jekyll explains how everyone has two sides, good and evil. When he thinks of Hyde, only evil comes to mind. Jekyll thinks of Hyde as his own separate person, but he is just the projection of Jekyll’s evil side. The tone of this quote changes to forceful in reference to Hyde’s character. Stevenson uses the word “commingled” to emphasize that the good and bad sides can coexist, although they must make compromises. This quote relates to the theme by detailing the villainous character of Edward Hyde.

5. "With every day, and from both sides of my intelligence, the moral and the intellectual, I thus drew steadily nearer to that truth, by whose partial discovery I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck: that man is not truly one, but truly two." Pg.47

Jekyll came to the realization that he had two personalities, and with this realization he came up with the hypothesis that every man is made up of these two personalities. Jekyll sees this double personality as a bad thing, when in reality it is essential. Stevenson uses the words “doomed” and “dreadful shipwreck” to emphasize Jekyll’s feeling about having both a good and evil side. For the reader, this is an “ah ha” moment. The reader now fully understands the relationship between Jekyll and Hyde and is able to make connections about the shadow theme.

6. “First because I have been made to learn that the doom and burthen of our life is bound forever on man’s shoulders, and when the attempt is made to cast it off, it but returns upon us with more unfamiliar and more awful pressure.” Pg. 48

At this point in the story, Jekyll is aware of his evil side, but he looks at it as a burden. He thinks there is no way to get rid of the bothersome evil aspect of oneself. Jekyll is no longer confused with his change in mannerisms, but he is unhappy with his inability to control Hyde. Stevenson uses the words “doom” and “burthen” to describe the effect that one’s evil side has on his/her life. Using those words and “forever” make the reader feel permanently trapped in the middle of the fight between good and evil. This quote ties into the theme by explaining that the shadow will always be there and if one does not acknowledge it, then the shadow will burn even more.

How is the character of Jekyll developed through his changing relationship with his shadow?

How does Jekyll’s relationship with the shadow impact (or how is it developed) by other themes in the text?

Jekyll’s shadow is represented by Hyde, and Hyde represents pure evil. This evilness is shown in the trampling of the girl in the street and the murder of Carew. Although Hyde is somewhat of a burden for Jekyll because he cannot control the transformation, he also provides an outlet. Hyde allows Jekyll to not have to act like a proper Victorian gentleman, which relieves some stress from Jekyll. Jekyll’s relationship with the shadow is developed by the experiences that are created by the ignorance of the shadow.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Story Shape

Jen Heiden

Jekyll is suffering from his inability to control his shadow. Jekyll originally thinks of his shadow as a burden, but then enjoys the outlet that it provides for him. Eventually, Jekyll lets the shadow completely take over until nothing is left of either of them. Jekyll’s relationship with the shadow changes quite a bit throughout the story. In the beginning he rejects Hyde’s existence, and by the end he completely accepts Hyde.

4. “I will say but one thing, Utterson, and that (if you can bring your mind to credit it) will be more than enough. The creature who crept into my house that night was, on Jekyll’s own confession, known by the name of Hyde and hunted for in every corner of the land as the murderer of Carew.” Pg. 46

Lanyon is completely appalled at the transformation that he saw occur and is making connections between Jekyll and Hyde. Stevenson uses the word “creature” in reference to Hyde, which makes the reader visualize some disgusting, living being. This quote also causes a shift in mood. It becomes more dramatic and mysterious. This quote relates to the theme by connecting the murder of Carew to Jekyll, which is a huge realization of who Jekyll really is.

1. “But the words were hardly uttered, before the smile was struck out of his face and succeeded by an expression of such abject terror and despair, as froze the very blood of the two gentlemen below. They saw it but for a glimpse for the window was instantly thrust down; but that glimpse had been sufficient, and they turned and left the court without a word.” Pg. 29

Jekyll was unable to control the devil inside of him, and he realized that he had to immediately shut the window before he transformed into Hyde. Transforming in front of Utterson and Enfield would have caused many problems, including Jekyll’s image to be ruined. Stevenson uses the words “terror” and “despair” to describe the extent to which Jekyll’s expression disturbed Utterson and Enfield. This quote connects to the theme by furthering Utterson’s peculiar feeling about Jekyll and it causes him to do some investigation. This is a turning point because Jekyll realizes that something is going on in that house with Jekyll and he is determined to figure out what that is.

2. “But for all the hurry of his coming, these were not the dews of exertion that he wiped away, but the moisture of some strangling anguish; for his face was white and his voice, when he spoke, harsh and broken.” Pg. 31

Poole is extremely disturbed by what is going on in the house and he requests for Utterson to come and see what is going on. Stevenson uses the phrase “strangling anguish” to express the extent to which Poole is frightened by Jekyll’s behavior, if Jekyll is even the one shut up in the room. This relates to the theme by showing there is an important issue with Jekyll.

3. “’Sir,’ he said, looking Mr. Utterson in the eyes, ‘was that my master’s voice?’” Pg. 32

Poole is convinced that there has been some sort of foul play going on in Jekyll’s house. He does not know what exactly has happened to his master, but he knows that there is something terribly wrong. This quote relates to the theme by explaining to Utterson just how weird Jekyll’s behavior has been, which creates suspicion as to whether or not Jekyll is really the one locked up in the room. This scene is where real action begins to take place in finding out what is going on with Jekyll.

Rejection