Science and Religion: Publication of the “Origin of Species'' book by Darwin and the introduction of the theory
of evolution created a conflict between religion and science. People felt like they had to choose one of the two
and viewed science as dangerous. People strongly believed they were born sinners and had to live a good life
to go to heaven, hence why they repressed many of their desires. Darwin's theory of evolution is presented in
the novella through Hyde’s primitive descriptions. This is challenging to the religious beliefs of Victorian society.
Quotes Analysis
“Unscientific balderdash” Lanyon as a scientist views Jekyll's scientific
experiments as unscientific balderdash due to the
disagreements about religion.
“I have had a shock” Although Layon is a scientist himself, the extremism of
Jekyll's experiment shocks him.
“Ape like” Hyde is described as animalistic and underdeveloped,
“Troglodytic“ linking with the theory of evolution and challenging
religious ideas.
“O God, O God” Lanyon’s reaction to the transformation. Reveals that
he asks God for help as a rational character.
Friendship and Bachelorhood: Mr Utterson’s friendship with Jekyll is what causes him to find out more
about Hyde. There is a lack of female influence and all the men are bachelors. Jekyll is a friendly man and
has good friendships. Friendship is very important that although Lanyon and Jekyll have disagreements about
science, Lanyon accepts to help him, which brings his end.
Quotes Analysis
“He came out of his seclusion, renewed relations with Jekyll tries to go back to his normal life and relations
his friends, became once more their familiar guest with friends.
and entertainer”
“His friends were those of his own blood or those Utterson is picky about his friends but once he is a
whom he had known the longest” friend, he is a good one.
“Henry Jekyll became too fanciful for me” Lanyon has a disagreement with Jekyll and they fall
apart.
“You could see by his looks that he cherished for Mr Jekyll and Utterson have a good friendship.
Utterson a sincere and warm affection”
of evolution created a conflict between religion and science. People felt like they had to choose one of the two
and viewed science as dangerous. People strongly believed they were born sinners and had to live a good life
to go to heaven, hence why they repressed many of their desires. Darwin's theory of evolution is presented in
the novella through Hyde’s primitive descriptions. This is challenging to the religious beliefs of Victorian society.
Quotes Analysis
“Unscientific balderdash” Lanyon as a scientist views Jekyll's scientific
experiments as unscientific balderdash due to the
disagreements about religion.
“I have had a shock” Although Layon is a scientist himself, the extremism of
Jekyll's experiment shocks him.
“Ape like” Hyde is described as animalistic and underdeveloped,
“Troglodytic“ linking with the theory of evolution and challenging
religious ideas.
“O God, O God” Lanyon’s reaction to the transformation. Reveals that
he asks God for help as a rational character.
Friendship and Bachelorhood: Mr Utterson’s friendship with Jekyll is what causes him to find out more
about Hyde. There is a lack of female influence and all the men are bachelors. Jekyll is a friendly man and
has good friendships. Friendship is very important that although Lanyon and Jekyll have disagreements about
science, Lanyon accepts to help him, which brings his end.
Quotes Analysis
“He came out of his seclusion, renewed relations with Jekyll tries to go back to his normal life and relations
his friends, became once more their familiar guest with friends.
and entertainer”
“His friends were those of his own blood or those Utterson is picky about his friends but once he is a
whom he had known the longest” friend, he is a good one.
“Henry Jekyll became too fanciful for me” Lanyon has a disagreement with Jekyll and they fall
apart.
“You could see by his looks that he cherished for Mr Jekyll and Utterson have a good friendship.
Utterson a sincere and warm affection”
