For anyone who has read the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, what is the significance of Dr. Jekyll's name? Hyde is obviously because he is hiding as Dr. J, Utterson comes from the word utter, but I can't seem to figure out the significance of Jekyll. Anyone know?
2007-11-29 08:08:26 · 4 answers · asked by Julie 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Perhaps it is a play on the word 'jackal.' Hyde ends up being the dominant personality, and while Jekyll takes the potion in an attempt to get rid of him, it only strengthens his evil side. As two parts of the same person, the two characters are accomplices by default, and since Jekyll's action benefit Hyde, one could say Jekyll was unwittingly committing evil acts for Hyde. Thus Jekyll is Hyde's jackal.
2007-11-29 08:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by hndollar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too obvious would be as in jackal a carnivorous mammal, and then utter being his keeping the secret. I marked this as interesting. Good luck
2007-11-29 08:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by J C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu were molested by an older male cousin and lost all my happiness and became really depressed. You didn't deserve harsh treatment. No one really ever deserves harsh treatment who has been through that ordeal. glad to hear. you are where you want to be.
2016-03-15 02:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, "Utter" is derived from a German root meaning "other". The other side of his character, perhaps.
2007-11-29 08:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always though the Hyde parts was the fact he was hiding
his alter ego, or schizophrenic friend !! i.e. Hide !!
2007-11-29 08:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋