Jekyll and Hyde

Question 1

Duality

Answer 1

Stevenson uses the characters of Jekyll and Hyde to show his beliefs about human duality by presenting them as 2 contrasting characters.

Question 2

Duality Of Man Quote

Answer 2

“Man is not truly one but truly two”

Question 3

Good V Evil

Answer 3

The book is an allegory for the good and bad - Hyde takes over evil is stronger than good ?

Question 4

Repression

Answer 4

Repression of Victorian Britain and the more of jekyll’s desires are repressed the more he wants to be Hyde.

Question 5

Friendship & Loyalty

Answer 5

Drives the plot forward - Friendships can be ruined because of differences of opinion.

Question 6

Appearances & Reputation

Answer 6

Jekyll wants to make everything seem like its normal.

Question 7

Curiosity

Answer 7

Curiosity drives the characters to seek knowledge - the reader then solves the mystery with Mr Utterson.

Question 8

Lies and Deceit

Answer 8

Secrecy and Deception is what drives the plot forward - Utterson is trying to find out Dr Jekyll’s actual identity .