Jekyll and Hyde

Question 1

Darwinism

Answer 1

Evolution of humans from an apes
. Fear is created by the devolution of Hyde’s “ape like” features.
. “Troglodyte” primitive stage of development as if the most undeveloped human form.

Question 2

John hunter links with Dr Jekyll

Answer 2

John hunter was a well regarded doctors the same as Dr Jekyll
. Hunter started paying for stolen dead bodies from graveyards.
. Un ethical
. Links to the duality of Jekyll within himself and his house

Question 3

Sigmund Freud

Answer 3

Supernatural
. Ego and superego
. Linked with primitive ideas

Question 4

Gothic themes

Answer 4

. Supernatural
. Madness and insanity
. Intense emotions
. Secrets holding power
. Pathetic fallacy and mysterious settings

Question 5

Scotland- Edinburgh city divide

Answer 5

. Upper class live in the area with the grand houses in the new town
. Lower class live in the old town which is run down and crime stricken.