Context Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
Robert Louis Stevenson
In what year was ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ first published?
1886
True or False: ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ is a novella.
True
What genre does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ belong to?
Gothic fiction
Fill in the blank: The full title of the book is ‘Strange Case of ______ and Hyde’.
Dr Jekyll
What is the main theme explored in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
The duality of human nature
Who is the main character that transforms into Mr. Hyde?
Dr. Henry Jekyll
True or False: Mr. Hyde represents the good side of Jekyll’s personality.
False
What Victorian concern is reflected in the character of Mr. Hyde?
The fear of the ‘other’ and moral decay
Which scientific theory influenced Stevenson’s writing of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
Evolution and the idea of the subconscious
What does the transformation from Jekyll to Hyde symbolize?
The struggle between good and evil within a person
True or False: The story is set in London.
True
What literary device is prominently used in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
Dualism
What societal issue does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ critique?
Victorian hypocrisy
Who narrates much of the story in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
Mr. Gabriel John Utterson
Fill in the blank: Dr. Jekyll’s experiments are partly based on ______ theories.
scientific
What is the significance of the character of Dr. Jekyll’s house?
It symbolizes the duality of his life.
In what way does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ reflect the anxieties of the Victorian era?
It explores the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires.
What role does the setting play in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?
It enhances the themes of duality and moral conflict.
True or False: The story ends with Dr. Jekyll being redeemed.
False
What is a key factor that leads to Jekyll’s downfall?
His unchecked scientific ambition
Which character serves as a foil to Dr. Jekyll?
Mr. Hyde
What does the character of Mr. Hyde represent in terms of societal fears?
The unleashed primal instincts of humanity
True or False: The novella has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions.
True
What does Dr. Jekyll’s will stipulate regarding Mr. Hyde?
That in the event of Jekyll’s disappearance, all his possessions should go to Hyde.
Fill in the blank: The story can be seen as a cautionary tale about _______.
the dangers of scientific experimentation
