Jekyll And Hyde Flashcards
What does Dr. Jekyll mean when he says, ‘I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man’?
He acknowledges the existence of both good and evil within every individual.
In Chapter 2, what does Mr. Hyde’s appearance symbolize?
Hyde’s appearance symbolizes the darker, repressed side of human nature.
True or False: Dr. Jekyll believes that he can completely separate his good and evil sides.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Man is not truly one, but truly ______.’
two
What does the quote, ‘I had long since prepared my house,’ indicate about Jekyll’s intentions?
It suggests that Jekyll has planned for the eventual emergence of Hyde.
In Chapter 3, what is the significance of the statement, ‘He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind; and though I was always his friend, I could not help him’?
It reflects Utterson’s concern over Jekyll’s moral decline due to his experiments.
What does Hyde’s violent behavior represent in the context of the story?
It represents the unchecked impulses and primal instincts of humanity.
True or False: Dr. Jekyll’s experiments were entirely successful in separating his dual nature.
False
In Chapter 4, what does the quote, ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde,’ suggest?
It implies Jekyll’s false sense of control over his transformation into Hyde.
What does Utterson’s dream about Jekyll signify?
It signifies his deep concern and fear for his friend’s well-being.
Fill in the blank: ‘He began to be ______ in his habits.’
irregular
What does the quote, ‘I am a prisoner of my own making,’ reveal about Jekyll’s situation?
It reveals his realization of being trapped by his own experiments and choices.
In Chapter 5, what does the transformation from Jekyll to Hyde symbolize?
It symbolizes the struggle between societal expectations and personal desires.
True or False: Jekyll’s experiments are purely scientific with no moral implications.
False
What is the significance of the quote, ‘It was a thing that I had long since ceased to be?’
It reflects Jekyll’s loss of identity as he becomes more like Hyde.
In Chapter 6, what does Utterson’s search for Jekyll represent?
It represents the quest for truth and understanding of Jekyll’s duality.
What does the phrase, ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde,’ imply about Jekyll’s control?
It implies that Jekyll overestimates his ability to control Hyde.
Fill in the blank: ‘Hyde is a ______ of Jekyll’s darker self.’
manifestation
What does the quote, ‘I am not a monster, I am a man,’ suggest about Hyde’s character?
It suggests that Hyde, despite his actions, sees himself as a legitimate part of Jekyll.
In Chapter 7, what does the quote, ‘I cannot be rid of Mr. Hyde,’ indicate?
It indicates Jekyll’s realization that Hyde is an inseparable part of him.
True or False: Jekyll’s final decision leads to his complete destruction.
True
What does the quote, ‘The evil side of my nature,’ reveal about Jekyll’s understanding of himself?
It reveals his acknowledgment of his inherent duality and struggle with his darker impulses.
In the final chapter, what does Jekyll’s last transformation signify?
It signifies the ultimate defeat of his good nature by his evil side.
What is the primary theme illustrated through Jekyll’s quotes about duality?
The theme of the dual nature of humanity, encompassing both good and evil.
