Why Stevenson, the author, keeps Hyde’s appearance a secret?
Why Stevenson, the author, keeps Hyde’s appearance a secret
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Why Stevenson, the author, keeps Hyde’s appearance a secret?
We actually do find out what Hyde looks like. I'm unsure what you mean.
I love the article cited below on the victorianweb....... it's a great look at Stevenson's work..... and how he proceeded to develop the dual personalities in the novel.
Source(s): http://www.victorianweb.org/books/suicide/06e.html
Okay, I suppose it is not specific,
"He is not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable. I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why. He must be deformed somewhere; he gives a strong feeling of deformity, although I couldn't specify the point. He's an extraordinary-looking man, and yet I really can name nothing out of the way. No, sir; I can make no hand of it; I can't describe him. And it's not want of memory; for I declare I can see him this moment." (p.15)
I always thought he looked troll-like but I suppose Stevenson knew that the scary details we make in our heads are way more terrifying than any he could give us.
"He is not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable. I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why. He must be deformed somewhere; he gives a strong feeling of deformity, although I couldn't specify the point. He's an extraordinary-looking man, and yet I really can name nothing out of the way. No, sir; I can make no hand of it; I can't describe him. And it's not want of memory; for I declare I can see him this moment." (p.15)
I always thought he looked troll-like but I suppose Stevenson knew that the scary details we make in our heads are way more terrifying than any he could give us.
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