Setting

Time and Place

• The novel is set in London at the end of the 19th century.
• The setting is closely linked to the characters and their personalities.

Dr Jekyll's Home

• Lives in a wealthy townhouse in a respectable neighbourhood.
• The house has an 'open fire' in the front hall, symbolising his wealth and warm personality.
• Jekyll values his reputation, which is reflected in his comfortable lifestyle.
• His laboratory is attached to his home and is described as a 'sinister block of buildings', hidden in an alleyway.
• The windows are covered, and the door is unclean, representing secrecy.
• Jekyll uses the back door when he transforms into Hyde.

Mr Hyde's Home

• Lives in Soho, a lower-class area known for crime, poverty, and immorality.
• Reflects Hyde's dark and evil nature.

Atmosphere and Mood

• Fog is frequently used to create a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.
• The fog hides characters and symbolises secrecy.
• In the final chapters, the fog turns into a storm, adding to the sense of evil and suspense.