Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Flashcards
(50 cards)
What does Dr. Jekyll say about his dual nature in the quote, ‘I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man’?
It highlights the inherent conflict between good and evil within human nature.
What is Mr Hyde described as in Chapter one?
‘Pale and dwarfish’
Fill in the blank: ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde. I give you my hand upon that; and I thank you again and again; and I will just add one little word, _____.’
my word
Who is the author of ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’?
Robert Louis Stevenson
What does Mr. Hyde’s first appearance signify about his character?
It signifies his malevolence and lack of morality.
What phrase does Dr. Jekyll use to describe his transformation into Hyde?
He refers to it as ‘the curse of mankind’.
True or False: Dr. Jekyll believes that he can separate his good and evil sides permanently.
False
What is the significance of the quote: ‘All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil.’?
It emphasizes the complexity of human nature.
Shows duality in humans.
Fill in the blank: ‘He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind; and though he was a good fellow, he was not _____.’
a good man
What does the quote ‘I had long been vainly searching my soul’ reveal about Dr. Jekyll’s inner conflict?
It reveals his struggle with his identity and morality.
Who ultimately takes control over Dr. Jekyll, leading to tragic consequences?
Mr. Hyde
What does Dr. Jekyll mean when he says, ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde’?
He believes he has control over his transformations.
True or False: The story of Jekyll and Hyde explores the theme of friendship.
False
What does the quote ‘I am ashamed of my long tongue’ suggest about Dr. Jekyll’s character?
It indicates his awareness and regret for his actions.
What literary device is primarily used in the characterization of Jekyll and Hyde?
Doppelgänger
Fill in the blank: ‘Man is not truly one, but truly _____.’
two
What does the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde symbolize?
The struggle between societal expectations and primal instincts.
What is Mr. Hyde’s reaction when confronted with his evil deeds?
He shows no remorse or guilt.
True or False: Dr. Jekyll creates a potion to switch between his two identities.
True
What does the quote ‘I felt like my old self again’ indicate about Dr. Jekyll’s transformations?
It reflects his temporary return to his moral self after being Hyde.
Who is the character that investigates the mysterious events surrounding Jekyll and Hyde?
Mr. Utterson
Fill in the blank: ‘The evil side of my nature was _____.’
less visible
What does the quote ‘I am a man of no scientific position’ suggest about Dr. Jekyll’s view of himself?
It shows his modesty and self-awareness about his scientific pursuits.
True or False: The story concludes with a clear resolution of the conflict between Jekyll and Hyde.
False
