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In Course: GCSE English Literature: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

GCSE Jekyll and Hyde: Analyse Poole's Loyalty and Fear

An analysis of Poole, Dr Jekyll's loyal butler. This deck focuses on his role in the final chapters, where his fear and loyalty compel him to seek Utterson's help. It explores how his perspective as a servant provides a different view of Jekyll's decline.

A determined Victorian butler, axe held firmly, stands before a massive, dark wooden door in a grand, dimly lit hallway. Dramatic shadows and a single shaft of light illuminate his desperate resolve, capturing the tension of a moment where loyalty and fear compel action. Photorealistic, 3:2 landscape frame.

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Lesson#1
In this deck, we will analyse Doctor Jekyll's loyal butler, Poole. Although a minor character, Poole is crucial to the novel's climax. We will explore how his loyalty and terror force him to act, and how Robert Louis Stevenson uses his perspective to build unbearable suspense before the final, shocking revelation.
Lesson#2
Poole is the model of a perfect Victorian servant: loyal, discreet, and dedicated to his master. He has worked for Doctor Jekyll for twenty years, and his deep-seated loyalty is the reason he endures the strange and terrifying events in the house for so long before seeking help. His main motivation is a genuine concern for his master's welfare.
Quiz#3
In 'Jekyll and Hyde', for how many years has Poole been employed by Doctor Jekyll, showing his long-standing loyalty?

twenty years

Lesson#4
Poole's loyalty is eventually overwhelmed by his fear. When he finally goes to Utterson for help, he is visibly distressed. He explains his terror with the quotation: 'I've been afraid for about a week, sir… and I can bear it no more.' This line is powerful evidence of his desperation. It shows the internal conflict between his duty to be silent and his terror at what is happening to his master.
Quiz#5
What quotation from Poole shows his terror has finally overcome his loyalty, forcing him to seek Utterson's help?

I can bear it no more

Quiz#6
In 'Jekyll and Hyde', what two conflicting feelings does Poole's decision to visit Utterson reveal?

loyalty and fear

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