I feel as though Jekyll and Hyde captures the ambiance of Gothic literature. The setting though made to be in a modern city the setting still remains very dark and claustrophobic like a castle. The city also reflects the people that live in it to an extent, their relationships cold and rigid like the streets. Mr. Utterson though a long time friend of Dr. Jekyll remains a polite and somewhat distant friend, if we were not told that he was Jekyll’s friend we would be left to speculate that they are distant acquaintances or work friends. When ever he approaches Jekyll their interactions feel very sterile and crisp rather than friendly and chummy. This is repression is certainly a factor that gets played upon in the story. Jekyll needs Hyde to enjoy him self and loose the bonds of repression that he grew up in, and though Hyde embodies the worst in Jekyll it is a necessary evil and one that cannot be ignored
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I agree with you in the fact that this novel captures the ambiance of gothic literature. Lots of gloomy and dark moments. This novel has very queer moments and the fact that you mention that Mr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson have a “very sterile and crisp” interaction helps me better understand what we discussed in class. Just maybe, Mr. Jekyll has some sort of attraction towards men. Mr. Jekyll certainly uses Hyde as puppet to do all of his desires freely. Hyde is seen as the antagonist of the novel, but the real bad guy here is Mr. Jekyll. He prefers to be seen good in the eyes of others but makes Hyde look like a criminal and basically lets all the burdens fall upon Hyde.