Jekyll Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What does ‘repressed’ mean?
A
Kept suppressed or hidden, especially thoughts or desires.
Example: Jekyll’s darker desires are repressed by Victorian expectations of morality and decorum.
2
Q
What is the meaning of ‘philosophical’?
A
Deeply thoughtful about life, morality, or human nature.
3
Q
How does Jekyll reflect a philosophical view of mankind?
A
Believing that every soul contains both light and dark.
4
Q
What does dual-natured mean?
A
Possessing two contrasting sides to one’s character.
5
Q
Provide an example of a dual-natured character.
A
Jekyll is a dual-natured character, torn between his moral respectability and darker impulses.
