Outsider

Question 1

What is the primary theme of isolation in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

Answer 1

The theme of isolation highlights the struggle between social acceptance and personal identity.

Question 2

True or False: Dr. Jekyll isolates himself from society in order to pursue his experiments.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Mr. Hyde represents the __________ side of Dr. Jekyll’s personality.

Answer 3

repressed

Question 4

How does Mr. Hyde’s behavior contribute to his status as an outsider?

Answer 4

Hyde’s violent and immoral actions alienate him from society and reinforce his outsider status.

Question 5

What societal norms does Dr. Jekyll struggle against in his dual existence?

Answer 5

He struggles against the strict moral codes and expectations of Victorian society.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which character primarily embodies the theme of duality and isolation? A) Mr. Utterson B) Dr. Jekyll C) Mr. Hyde D) All of the above

Answer 6

B) Dr. Jekyll

Question 7

What effect does isolation have on Dr. Jekyll’s mental state?

Answer 7

Isolation leads to his inner turmoil and ultimately to his transformation into Hyde.

Question 8

True or False: The setting of London contributes to the theme of isolation in the story.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What role does secrecy play in Dr. Jekyll’s isolation?

Answer 9

Secrecy exacerbates his isolation by preventing him from forming genuine relationships.

Question 10

Short Answer: Describe how Mr. Hyde’s appearance reflects his status as an outsider.

Answer 10

Hyde’s grotesque and deformed appearance symbolizes his moral corruption and alienation from society.

Question 11

Chapter one

Answer 11

Something wrong … something displeasing… something downright detestable”

Question 12

Chapter five

Answer 12

“ Dingy windowless structure with curiosity distasteful sense of strangeness “

Question 13

Chapter six

Answer 13

“ I have had a shock. I shall never recover.”