Literary Elements (2)

Literary Element- Another literary element in this book was the fact that Mr. Utterson did not open the letter Dr. Lanyon had sent to him after his death because Mr. Lanyon left directions not to until their other mutual friend was dead. Surprisingly Mr. Utterson did not because he respected the wishes of his deceased friend. This shows his good character, as they say character counts when no one is watching. So he is very trustworthy.

Elements of the Historical Context

Elements of the Historical Context- In this book it describes that strange building that always has the chimney smokeing. Chimneys in the Victorian age were the only real way to keep warm, with a fire. It also says about the same building how you cant tell how wide it is because the houses were so tight together. Again this is a victorian style thing with houses close together. Finally they mention the oil powered lamps alot, anf how they lined up down the streets in peoples houses. These were the only light they could use other than the moon when it was dark because they still had not invented the light bulb.

Elements of Romance and/or Relationships

Relationships-One big important relationship is the friendship between Mr. Jekyll, Mr. Lanyon, and Mr. Utterson. "We are three very old friends..." (page 23) These three are some of the main people that have conflicts which is interesting because they are also the best of friends. So how does a great and aged friendship turn into not wanting to see or talk to one another. This is a symbol that represents the downfall of certain connections. Some will end even sometimes unexpectadly.

Literary Element (1)

Literary element- In this novel a big element to me is when the murder occurs. The woman is just sitting in her house mouthing words to a man outside her window, and this man is with Hyde. Then out of no where Mr. Hyde just starts brutally hammering hard on the man with his solid wood cane. "...with ape like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot and hailing down a storm of blows, under which the bones were audibly shattered..." (page 15) Now this is the first real for sure sign that something is wrong with Mr. Hyde. This action comes out of no where surprising any reader. It shows a grotesque and evil side that no one thought would have reached the level that it did.