Hyde Words

Question 1

What does ‘malevolent’ mean?

Answer 1

Having or showing a wish to do evil.

Question 2

Use ‘malevolent’ in a sentence.

Answer 2

Hyde is portrayed as a malevolent force, embodying pure, unchecked evil.

Question 3

What does ‘primal’ mean?

Answer 3

Relating to the earliest stages of evolution; raw or animalistic.

Question 4

In which literary context is the term ‘primal’ used?

Answer 4

Hyde represents the primal instincts repressed by Victorian society.

Question 5

What does the term ‘grotesque’ mean?

Answer 5

Distorted, unnatural, and repulsive in appearance or character.

Question 6

In which context is the term ‘grotesque’ used in relation to Hyde?

Answer 6

Stevenson describes Hyde as grotesque to reflect his unnatural birth from science and sin.

Question 7

What does ‘depraved’ mean?

Answer 7

Morally corrupt; wicked.

Example: Hyde’s depraved actions reflect a complete absence of conscience.

Question 8

Use ‘depraved’ in a sentence.

Answer 8

Hyde’s depraved actions, like the murder of Carew, reflect a complete absence of conscience.