Jekyll and Hyde questions Flashcards
How does Utterson choose and treat his friends?
Utterson chooses his friends carefully. He treats his friends with respect.
What is it about Hyde that everyone first notices?
Everyone first notices his appearance and that there is something disturbing about his appearance.
What drives Jekyll to make and experiment with his potion?
He wants to transform into his alter ego which is Hyde.
Why do Jekyll and Lanyon disagree?
They disagree because Jekyll is a fan of the supernatural whereas Lanyon is bound to science.
What makes Poole share confidential details about Jekyll with Utterson?
He feels that he should morally tell him.
What is Carew like, according to the maid?
According to the maid, he is an “an aged and beautiful gentleman with white hair”. He is also respectable.
Why does Jekyll become afraid to go out or receive visitors?
He is afraid because he transforms into Hyde and he doesn’t want people to know.
Why do we follow Utterson’s lead when he jumps to conclusions or makes assumptions?
We follow his lead because he appears sensible and rational.
What aspect of the presentation of Poole shows his social status?
He is presented as working-class due to his style of speech. HIs role as a servant makes him socially inferior to the main characters.
Which characteristic of Inspector Newcomen comes across in his pursuit of Hyde?
He is ambitious and he wants to solve the case of the Carew murder.
Which two characters are most closely associated with the theme of science?
Hyde and Dr Lanyon.
How does Jekyll’s house reflect his split personality?
HIs house reflects his split personality because the house has two sides. One side is Jekyll’s side which is pleasant whereas the other side is Hyde’s side which is dark and unpleasant.
Name the two styles of story that influenced this novella.
Gothic literature.
Why does most of the action lack immediacy?
This is because the novella deals with the aftermath of events.
Which character uses the most imagery in their language?
Jekyll.
