english Jekyll and Hyde Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who is the author of ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’?
Robert Louis Stevenson
What is the primary theme of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
The duality of human nature.
True or False: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are two separate individuals.
False
Fill in the blank: Dr. Jekyll creates a potion that transforms him into _____ .
Mr. Hyde
What profession does Dr. Jekyll hold?
Scientist/Doctor
What does Mr. Hyde represent in the story?
The darker side of human nature.
Multiple Choice: Which character is a lawyer and friend of Dr. Jekyll? A) Mr. Hyde B) Mr. Utterson C) Dr. Lanyon
B) Mr. Utterson
What is the setting of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
Victorian London
True or False: Mr. Hyde is described as being physically smaller and younger than Dr. Jekyll.
True
What ultimately happens to Dr. Jekyll at the end of the story?
He permanently becomes Mr. Hyde.
Fill in the blank: The transformation from Jekyll to Hyde is triggered by a _____ .
Potion
Who discovers the truth about Dr. Jekyll’s experiments?
Mr. Utterson
What is the significance of the door in the story?
It symbolizes the hidden aspects of Jekyll’s life.
Multiple Choice: Which character represents the scientific rationality in the story? A) Dr. Jekyll B) Mr. Utterson C) Dr. Lanyon
C) Dr. Lanyon
What does the character of Mr. Hyde primarily symbolize?
Repressed desires and instincts.
True or False: The story is narrated entirely from Dr. Jekyll’s perspective.
False
What literary genre does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ belong to?
Gothic fiction
Fill in the blank: Dr. Jekyll’s full name is _____ .
Dr. Henry Jekyll
What is the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
They are two identities of the same person.
What moral lesson can be derived from ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
The dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation and the complexity of human morality.
Multiple Choice: What event triggers the story’s conflict? A) A murder B) A scientific experiment C) A party
A) A murder
What is Mr. Hyde’s fate in the story?
He is ultimately destroyed when Jekyll cannot control the transformation.
True or False: The character of Mr. Hyde is well-liked by society.
False
What does Dr. Jekyll’s laboratory symbolize?
The pursuit of knowledge and the consequences of experimentation.