Jekyll Andh Hyde Flashcards
Who are the first characters introduced in Chapter 1?
Mr. Utterson and Mr. Richard Enfield.
What is Mr. Utterson’s profession?
Lawyer.
How is Mr. Utterson described?
A serious man with strong values who cares for others.
How do Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield differ?
Mr. Utterson is serious, while Mr. Enfield is wealthy, popular, and fashionable.
What key quotation is associated with Mr. Enfield?
‘it is connected in my mind, added he, ‘with a very odd story
What event does Mr. Enfield recount during their walk?
He describes a small man, Mr. Hyde, knocking over a young girl.
What is the initial reaction of Mr. Enfield towards Mr. Hyde?
He dislikes the small man.
What does Mr. Enfield suggest about the building with the door?
It is a sinister, neglected-looking building.
What does Mr. Utterson feel when he hears about the incident involving Mr. Hyde?
He feels a weight of consideration.
Fill in the blank: Mr. Enfield refers to the doctor as the _______.
[Sawbones].
What does Mr. Enfield say the small man did to the young girl?
He knocked her over.
What was the doctor’s reaction to Mr. Hyde?
The doctor appeared to hate him.
True or False: Mr. Utterson knows more about the story than he reveals.
True.
What does Mr. Enfield imply about Mr. Hyde’s relationship with the owner of the building?
He suggests that Mr. Hyde is blackmailing the owner.
Which important character is not named in Chapter 1?
Dr. Jekyll.
What do Mr. Enfield and the doctor threaten Mr. Hyde with?
A scandal that would bring him into disrepute.
What conclusion does Mr. Enfield reach about the cheque Mr. Hyde presents?
They are suspicious because it is signed by someone else.
What does the bank say about the cheque?
The cheque is genuine and the money is paid.
What are the feelings of Mr. Enfield and the doctor towards Mr. Hyde?
Both dislike him.
How is mystery introduced in Chapter 1?
Through the strange story regarding Mr. Hyde and the sinister building.
What does Mr Utterson know about Mr Hyde and Dr Jekyll?
Mr Utterson knows that Dr Jekyll’s will states all possessions go to Mr Hyde if Jekyll disappears for more than three months or dies.
This raises Utterson’s suspicions about Hyde.
How does Mr Utterson feel after hearing Mr Enfield’s story?
He feels disturbed and suspicious about Mr Hyde and the terms of Dr Jekyll’s will.
This leads him to seek advice from Dr Lanyon.
How does Mr Utterson become more involved with Mr Hyde?
He has a nightmare about Mr Hyde and decides to wait near Hyde’s door to meet him.
This shows Utterson’s growing concern for Dr Jekyll.
What is Mr Hyde’s behavior when Mr Utterson meets him?
Mr Hyde behaves rudely and secretively, losing his temper when Utterson mentions Dr Jekyll.
This reinforces Utterson’s discomfort with Hyde.
What does Mr Utterson discover about Mr Hyde’s visits to Dr Jekyll’s house?
He learns that Mr Hyde often visits through the back entrance and spends time in Dr Jekyll’s laboratory.
This further deepens Utterson’s concern for Jekyll’s well-being.
How does Stevenson introduce Dr Jekyll in the narrative?
Stevenson introduces Dr Jekyll during an evening dinner at his house, where Utterson discusses the will.
Jekyll appears calm but uncomfortable when the will is mentioned.
What does Dr Jekyll reassure Mr Utterson about Mr Hyde?
Dr Jekyll reassures Utterson that he can ‘be rid of’ Mr Hyde if he wants to.
This indicates Jekyll’s attempt to downplay the situation.
Fill in the blank: Mr Utterson agrees to follow the terms of the will and let Mr Hyde _______.
inherit everything
What is Mr Utterson’s reaction to Dr Lanyon’s views on Dr Jekyll?
Mr Utterson finds that Dr Lanyon considers Jekyll’s ideas as ‘fanciful’ and ‘unscientific.’
This reveals a rift between the two friends.
What does Mr Utterson feel when he looks at Dr Jekyll’s will?
He feels a sense of fear and concern about the implications of the will.
This is highlighted by his thought that it is ‘disgrace.’
True or False: Mr Hyde is described as having a pleasant and friendly demeanor when meeting Mr Utterson.
False
Who does Mr Hyde murder?
Sir Danvers Carew
This murder is a significant plot point in the narrative.
What weapon does Mr Hyde use to murder Sir Danvers Carew?
A cane
Mr Utterson recognizes the cane as a gift he gave to Dr Jekyll.
How does Mr Utterson identify the dead man?
He finds a letter addressed to him on the body
This letter leads him to the police station.
What do Mr Utterson and the police discover in Mr Hyde’s lodgings?
The main room has been ransacked, papers burned, and half of the murder weapon is found
This indicates Mr Hyde’s attempt to cover up his crime.
How does Dr Jekyll react to the news of the murder?
He looks ill and scared, promises never to see Mr Hyde again
He also shows Mr Utterson a letter from Mr Hyde.
What does Mr Utterson discover about the post on the day of the murder?
No post had been delivered that day
This raises suspicions about the authenticity of the letter from Mr Hyde.
What does Mr Guest point out to Mr Utterson about the handwriting?
Mr Hyde’s handwriting is the same as Dr Jekyll’s, just at a different angle
This shocks Mr Utterson and implies a deeper connection between the two.
What happens to Dr Jekyll’s behavior after Mr Hyde disappears?
Dr Jekyll becomes more sociable
This change is temporary as he eventually returns to secretive ways.
What does Dr Lanyon say about his condition when Mr Utterson visits him?
He says he has suffered a bad shock and is terribly ill
This adds to the mystery surrounding Dr Jekyll.
What instruction does Mr Utterson receive from Dr Lanyon?
An envelope that is not to be opened until the death or disappearance of Dr Jekyll
This creates suspense regarding the connection between Dr Jekyll and Dr Lanyon.
Fill in the blank: After viciously murdering Sir Danvers Carew, Mr Hyde _______.
disappears
True or False: Mr Utterson believes Dr Jekyll may be covering up for Mr Hyde.
True
What does Mr Utterson discover about Dr Lanyon’s health?
Dr Lanyon is ill and dies a fortnight later
His death adds to the tension in the story.
What is a key quotation that reflects Dr Jekyll’s state in Chapter 5?
‘there, close up to the warmth, sat Dr Jekyll, looking deathly sick.’
What does Mr Utterson think when he considers Dr Jekyll’s possible involvement with a murderer?
‘Henry Jekyll forge for a murderer!’ And his blood ran cold in his veins.
What does Stevenson suggest happens to Dr Jekyll after the evidence against Mr Hyde is withdrawn?
A new life began for Dr Jekyll
This indicates a temporary relief from his troubles.
What perspective does ‘Dr Lanyon’s Narrative’ shift to?
First-person narrative from Dr Lanyon’s perspective
The narrative is addressed to Mr Utterson.
What does Dr Lanyon receive from Dr Jekyll?
A letter requesting his help
The letter indicates a scientific disagreement between them.
What does Dr Lanyon describe about the letter he received?
He was surprised to receive it one evening
It requests that he goes to Dr Jekyll’s laboratory.
What does Dr Lanyon find unusual in Dr Jekyll’s laboratory?
An unusual notebook showing experiments with different quantities of mixtures
This notebook is mentioned during the collection of chemicals.
Who visits Dr Lanyon at midnight?
A small man, later revealed to be Mr Hyde
Dr Lanyon does not initially use Hyde’s name.
What is Dr Lanyon’s impression of the small man?
He is suspicious and repulsed by him
Dr Lanyon notes the man’s strange facial appearance and oversized clothes.
What does Mr Hyde ask Dr Lanyon before drinking the potion?
If he would prefer to watch him drink the potion or leave the house
He warns that watching will reveal new and terrible knowledge.
What transformation does Dr Lanyon witness?
Mr Hyde transforms into Dr Jekyll
This transformation horrifies Dr Lanyon.
How does Dr Lanyon feel after witnessing the events of the night?
He feels appalled and believes the shock has brought him close to death
He mentions he won’t repeat what he was told by Dr Jekyll.
What conclusion does Dr Lanyon reach about Mr Hyde?
The small man was Mr Hyde, the murderer of Sir Danvers Carew
This conclusion contributes to Lanyon’s horror.
Fill in the blank: The novel becomes a _______ narrative in Chapter 9.
first-person
What does Dr Jekyll ask Dr Lanyon to collect from his laboratory?
Certain chemicals
Lanyon is instructed to collect these chemicals for a specific purpose.
What key feeling does Dr Lanyon express about Dr Jekyll after reading his letter?
He believes his colleague is insane
This reflects Lanyon’s shock and disbelief.
How does the narrative change in Chapter 9 compared to previous chapters?
It shifts from third-person to first-person narrative
The change provides a more personal perspective on events.
What did Dr Jekyll’s wealthy family background lead to in his personal life?
A conflict between his desire to enjoy life and his wish for respect from others.
This conflict caused him to hide many of his pleasures.
What belief did Dr Jekyll have about human nature?
People have two sides: one controlled and moral, the other instinctual and corrupt.
What did Dr Jekyll do to explore the duality of human nature?
He began scientific studies and eventually experimented on himself.
What was the effect of the potion Dr Jekyll created?
It transformed him into a younger, happier, but more immoral man.
What was Dr Jekyll’s motivation for transforming into Mr Hyde?
To enjoy himself in ways that he couldn’t as Dr Jekyll without harming his reputation.
How did Mr Hyde’s personality evolve over time?
His pleasures became increasingly depraved and he became the dominant side of Dr Jekyll’s personality.
What significant event occurred when Dr Jekyll transformed into Mr Hyde involuntarily?
He woke up one morning as Mr Hyde without using the potion.
What crime did Mr Hyde commit?
He murdered Sir Danvers Carew.
How did Dr Jekyll attempt to cope after realizing he could never be Mr Hyde again?
He focused on using his medical skills to help others and lived a more fulfilled life.
What happened when Dr Jekyll ran out of the drug needed to transform back?
He realized he couldn’t change back the next time he transformed into Mr Hyde.
What was Dr Jekyll’s fear at the end of the novel?
Whether Mr Hyde would be caught and hanged by the police or commit suicide.
Fill in the blank: Dr Jekyll believes that people have two sides to their character: one good and one _______.
[bad]
True or False: Dr Jekyll was able to control Mr Hyde completely throughout the novel.
False
What did Dr Jekyll mean by ‘that child of Hell had nothing human’?
He referred to Mr Hyde as embodying pure evil and lacking humanity.
What was Dr Jekyll’s final realization about his transformations?
He would not be able to change back after running out of the original drug.
How did Dr Jekyll’s view of Mr Hyde change throughout the story?
He initially saw Mr Hyde as a way to indulge his darker desires but later recognized him as a monstrous and uncontrollable force.
What form of narrator is used in the novel?
Multiperspectivity with multiple narrators.
What type of narrator is featured in the first half of the novel?
Third-person omniscient narrator.
What significant shift occurs in Chapter 9 regarding the narrative perspective?
Shift to first-person narration in the form of a letter.
What kind of narrative is used in the last two chapters of the novel?
Non-linear narrative.
How does Chapter 9 contribute to the overall narrative structure?
It explains Dr Lanyon’s death and reveals the truth of Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde.
What does Chapter 10 include regarding the narrative?
It covers Henry Jekyll’s birth and key events leading to Mr Utterson’s discovery.
How does Stevenson keep the reader engaged in the story?
By using third-person linear narrative, cliffhangers, and withholding information.
What literary technique does Stevenson use to create suspense?
Cliffhangers at the end of most chapters.
What effect does the shift to first-person narration have on the story?
Heightens horror and raises questions about humanity and morality.
What kind of characters are the first-person narrators in the novel?
Intelligent, rational scientists with social status.
What is the significance of using seemingly authentic forms like letters?
Adds reliability and believability to the story.
Fill in the blank: Stevenson uses multiple narrators to achieve different _______.
[effects].
What does Stevenson create through withholding information?
Mystery and tension.
What is one key quotation from Dr Lanyon in Chapter 9?
My life is shade and is orphan: deadliest terror sits by me at all hours.
What concept is highlighted through Dr Jekyll’s confession?
His conflicting feelings and moral dilemmas.
What narrative feature does Stevenson employ to engage the reader?
Establishing character, plot, and setting through third-person narration.
True or False: The overall narrative structure of the novel is linear.
False, it is non-linear.
What scientific developments influenced Stevenson’s writing?
Advances in chemistry in the nineteenth century, discoveries by Louis Pasteur and Robert Bunsen, identification of new chemicals, publication of the first modern periodic table in 1869
These developments provided a scientific backdrop that made the transformation in Stevenson’s novel seem more realistic.
How does Stevenson utilize modern science in Dr Jekyll’s experiments?
He bases them on new scientific discoveries, making Jekyll’s transformation into Hyde seem more realistic and frightening
This reflects the public’s intrigue and fear surrounding new scientific advancements during the time.
What is Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, and how is it linked to the novel?
It suggests that man evolved from apes, explained in his 1859 book, On The Origin Of Species, causing controversy with the Church’s teachings
Stevenson’s work questions established ideas about humanity and natural order, reflecting Darwinism.
How does Stevenson draw on the theory of evolution when describing Mr Hyde?
He uses Darwinism to create a sense of de-evolution, suggesting Hyde is a lower form of human life
An example is Poole’s description of Hyde as a ‘masked thing like a monkey.’
What is physiognomy?
A pseudoscience that claims a person’s character and personality can be assessed from their outward appearance, particularly the face
This belief was popular in Victorian society and influenced perceptions of morality based on appearance.
How is physiognomy linked to the character of Mr Hyde?
Hyde’s appearance is described in negative terms, suggesting he ‘looks’ evil, which reflects societal prejudices about appearance
Enfield’s description of Hyde emphasizes his unsettling physical traits.
What literary technique does Stevenson use to present Mr Hyde as evil?
He employs a pattern of three negative verbs and repetition of the pronoun ‘something’ to create mystery and unease
This technique accentuates the negative perception of Hyde.
How does Stevenson play on readers’ social prejudices with physiognomy?
He critiques physiognomy by making Jekyll appear comparatively good, leading to an unexpected twist in the novel
This challenges the assumption that appearance reflects morality.
Fill in the blank: The nineteenth century saw many advances in _______.
[chemistry]
True or False: Stevenson promotes the idea of physiognomy in his novel.
False
He critiques societal beliefs about appearance and morality instead.
What does Stevenson want to achieve by making Jekyll’s transformation into Hyde feel realistic?
To heighten the sense of fear and intrigue surrounding the transformation
This reflects the societal anxieties about scientific advancements.
How do descriptions of Jekyll and Hyde link to physiognomy?
They play on readers’ expectations about morality being reflected in physical appearance
This highlights the Victorian societal context regarding character judgment.
What is Gothic horror?
Gothic horror is a genre of fiction that became popular in the late 1700s, characterized by frightening events, supernatural occurrences, sinister old settings, mystery, doubles and disguise, and romance.
Key novels include The Castle of Otranto and Frankenstein.
How does Stevenson’s novel fit into the genre of Gothic horror?
Stevenson’s 1886 novel features sinister settings in nineteenth-century London and links strange events to modern science rather than the supernatural.
The novel offers a sense of tragedy instead of romance.
What genre aspects were modernised by Stevenson for his audience?
Stevenson modernised Gothic horror by setting it in contemporary urban environments and incorporating themes relevant to Victorian identity and attitudes.
This reflects a shift from traditional Gothic elements.
What elements of detective fiction are present in the novel?
Elements of detective fiction include Mr. Utterson solving the mystery of Mr. Hyde, the presence of a murder case, clues, evidence, and collaboration with the police.
This genre was popular in the late 1800s, coinciding with the first Sherlock Holmes stories.
What science fiction elements are found in the novel?
The novel explores fantastical scientific advances, which aligns it with the emerging science fiction genre of the nineteenth century.
This reflects societal interests in scientific progress and its implications.
What does ‘fin de siècle’ mean, and how does it relate to the novel?
‘Fin de siècle’ means ‘end of the century’ in French and reflects a theme of societal decadence and degeneration present in the novel.
This genre incorporates concerns about evolution, corruption, and humanity’s state.
What summary can be given about the novel’s genre features?
The novel is a modern version of Gothic fiction set in a contemporary context, featuring elements of detective fiction and science fiction, while exploring complex ideas about human behavior.
The character of Mr. Hyde embodies a negative view of humanity.
Fill in the blank: Gothic horror includes elements like _______.
frightening events, supernatural occurrences, sinister settings, mystery, doubles and disguise, romance.
True or False: Stevenson’s novel does not incorporate any aspects of detective fiction.
False.
The novel includes a murder mystery and investigative elements.
What anxieties about the modern world does Stevenson explore?
Stevenson explores anxieties related to identity, morality, and the implications of scientific advancements in the modern Victorian context.
This reflects a broader societal concern during the late 1800s.
