Dr Lanyon summary- Jekyll and hyde revision

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knew all," he tells Utterson, "we should be more glad to get away." With these words, Lanyon dies, and his uncompromising rationalism giving up to the unexplainable reality Jekyll. Dr Lanyon is an important character in Stevenson's novel because, like Dr Jekyll, he is a scientist and doctor, so he makes an interesting point of comparison and contrast. Does not believe in the supernatural Utterson visits Lanyon to discuss his concerns but finds that Lanyon has become Early mentions of good health very ill and is on his death bed. Lanyon will not discuss Jekyll, but he suggests that Jekyll is the cause of his illness. Voice of scientific skepticism ("This was a hearty, healthy, dapper red-faced gentleman"). emphasise his sickened reaction to Jekyll's experiments, "the rosy man had grown pale; his flesh had fallen Dr Lanyon's perspective is used in chapter 9 to make the the transformation frightening away"- this description of Lanyon after he has seen the transformation is in stark contrast to the description of him as hearty and healthy. Despite falling out with Jekyll, Lanyon remains loyal to Jekyll. He never tells anyone about what he saw (the transformation). Theme friendship- could be argued of loyalty, secrets and that it links to the theme of reputation as Lanyon is protecting Jekyll's reputation by taking what he knows to the grave. "He had his death warrant written legibly upon is face" (chapter 6) Stevenson with holds context of Jekyll and Lanyon's initial disagreement and the reason for Lanyon's sudden change in attitude to Jekyll- this creates a sense of mystery in the character and the novella. Lanyon's conservative approach to scientific investigation represents those who resented the charges being induced by the innovators of the industrial revolution. Dr Lanyon Summary "I felt bound to do as he requested" - Lanyon is a faithful friend of Jekyll despite falling out. "Welcomed him with both hands" - suggests his character is kind & respectful and symbolic of a Victorian gentleman. It also shows him to be a warm character. Lanyon sticks to his beliefs and morals and distances himself from Jekyll after discovering his experiments. This demonstrates his dedication to reason and how much he values integrity and rationality. (Stubbornness). Between the days of January 8 and January 16 what change has occurred in Dr. Lanyon? "He had his death-warrant written legibly upon his face." /"The rosy man had grown pale; his flesh had fallen away; he was visibly balder and older." What reason does Lanyon give for his current condition (chapter 6)? He has had a shock. What does Lanyon say in response to Utterson's mention of Jekyll? He doesn't want to see or hear anymore of Jekyll. (chapter 6) What is Dr. Lanyon asked to get from Jekyll's house? A drawer that contains some powders, a phial and a paper book. Who is the messenger Dr. Jekyll sends to Lanyon's house? Hyde. How does the messenger taunt Lanyon after he has created his mixture of ingredients? Hyde asks if Lanyon would like to see the results of his assistance, which will, "stagger the unbelief of Satan," or if Hyde should leave with the mixture. What does Lanyon actually visit? Hyde transforms into Dr. Jekyll. What happens to Lanyon after he witnesses the strange event?. Lanyon ends the letter and says that what Jekyll told him afterwards is too shocking to repeat. He also says that the horror of the event has shaken up his life, and that he must die. Minor role doctor More reliable Respectable Unadventurous Loyal Traditional civil