Post by mrsanderson on Sept 2, 2011 7:38:25 GMT
Here are our notes on the importance of the fog in Jekyll and Hyde from the smartboard:
'Pathetic fallacy' is when the weather reflects the mood. The fog in Jekyll and Hyde connotes mystery.
Stevenson describes the fog as 'a great chocolate-coloured pall'. The word 'chocolate' suggests something sweet, sickly and thick, while 'pall' brings connotations of death, sickness and an inescapable cover. It also brings to mind the word 'pallid', which contrasts with the thick, dark colour of chocolate which ties in with the novel's theme of duality.
He later says that 'the fog still slept on the wing above a drowned city'. The word 'slept' here personifies the fog and implies that the fog is heavy, calm and unmoving. It also suggests that it could wake up like Hyde awakening from inside Jekyll, which is sinister in itself. The word 'drowned', like 'pall', connotes death, and suggests that the city has been swallowed by the fog, and is being suffocated by it. It could be said that Jekyll is symbolised by the handsome city of London, and Hyde is therefore the thick fog descending, obscuring its beauty.
Just to reiterate, folks - this is YOUR work. Look back at these paragraphs and feel proud of yourselves!
;D
'Pathetic fallacy' is when the weather reflects the mood. The fog in Jekyll and Hyde connotes mystery.
Stevenson describes the fog as 'a great chocolate-coloured pall'. The word 'chocolate' suggests something sweet, sickly and thick, while 'pall' brings connotations of death, sickness and an inescapable cover. It also brings to mind the word 'pallid', which contrasts with the thick, dark colour of chocolate which ties in with the novel's theme of duality.
He later says that 'the fog still slept on the wing above a drowned city'. The word 'slept' here personifies the fog and implies that the fog is heavy, calm and unmoving. It also suggests that it could wake up like Hyde awakening from inside Jekyll, which is sinister in itself. The word 'drowned', like 'pall', connotes death, and suggests that the city has been swallowed by the fog, and is being suffocated by it. It could be said that Jekyll is symbolised by the handsome city of London, and Hyde is therefore the thick fog descending, obscuring its beauty.
Just to reiterate, folks - this is YOUR work. Look back at these paragraphs and feel proud of yourselves!
;D
