Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson create a sense of fear and horror in the novel? In the novel, Stevenson, uses Gothic elements to create a sense of suspense and tension. This allows him introduce characters such as Mr Hyde who catalyse this tension, however Stevenson use of the setting also plays a vital role in creating this sinister atmosphere. This is revealed through 'black winter morning' (Chapter 1) which reinforces this idea as the noun 'black' has connotations of death and atrocity - two elements from the semantic field of evil. Stevenson also explores this idea of horror and fear through the extract. For example, In Lanyon's letter, Lanyon describes Mr Hyde's transgression to Dr Jekyll. In the extract, Stevenson uses