JEKYLL AND HYDE Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the primary theme of ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’?
The duality of human nature.
True or False: Dr. Jekyll believes that separating his good and evil sides will lead to a better life.
True.
Fill in the blank: The character of Mr. Hyde represents the ________ side of Dr. Jekyll.
repressed.
Who is the author of ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’?
Robert Louis Stevenson.
What does the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde symbolize?
The struggle between good and evil within individuals.
Multiple Choice: What does Jekyll use to transform into Hyde? A) A potion B) A spell C) A machine D) A curse
A) A potion.
What is the setting of ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ primarily focused on?
London.
True or False: Mr. Hyde is described as being physically smaller and younger than Dr. Jekyll.
True.
Short Answer: What does Dr. Jekyll’s laboratory represent?
The place where he conducts his experiments and explores his duality.
Fill in the blank: The character Utterson serves as the ________ in the story.
narrator.
Multiple Choice: Which character is a lawyer and a friend of Dr. Jekyll? A) Mr. Hyde B) Dr. Lanyon C) Mr. Utterson D) Poole
C) Mr. Utterson.
What does the door to Jekyll’s laboratory symbolize?
The hidden aspects of Jekyll’s personality.
True or False: The story suggests that society represses the darker sides of human nature.
True.
Short Answer: How does the story end for Dr. Jekyll?
He permanently becomes Mr. Hyde and ultimately dies.
What literary device is primarily used to explore the theme of duality?
Characterization.
Fill in the blank: The transformation process reflects the conflict between ________ and ________.
morality; desire.
Multiple Choice: What does Dr. Lanyon represent in the story? A) Rationality B) Emotion C) Evil D) Isolation
A) Rationality.
True or False: The novella is written in the first-person perspective.
False.
Short Answer: What role does fear play in ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’?
Fear drives characters to confront or ignore the darker aspects of their nature.
Fill in the blank: The theme of ________ highlights the consequences of unchecked desires.
repression.
Multiple Choice: Which quote reflects Jekyll’s struggle with his identity? A) ‘I am a man of science’ B) ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde’ C) ‘I felt like my soul was in a cage’ D) ‘Hyde is my other self’
B) ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde.’
What does the character of Mr. Hyde reveal about Victorian society’s views on morality?
It exposes the hypocrisy and hidden vices beneath a respectable facade.
True or False: The relationship between Jekyll and Hyde is an example of external conflict.
False.
Short Answer: How does the structure of the novella contribute to its themes?
The fragmented narrative reflects the disjointed nature of Jekyll’s identity.
