Repression Themes

Question 1

Complete the quote: ‘The moment I choose, I…’

Answer 1

can be rid of Mr Hyde.

Question 2

Finish the quote: ‘Man is not truly one…’

Answer 2

but truly two.

Question 3

What does Jekyll say about hiding his desires?

Answer 3

I concealed my pleasures.

Question 4

What is described as being on Utterson’s reading desk?

Answer 4

A volume of dry divinity.

Question 5

What natural image is used to show secrecy in London?

Answer 5

The fog rolled over the city.

Question 6

Why is the quote ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde’ useful?

Answer 6

Shows Jekyll believes he can control his repressed desires.

Question 7

Why is the quote ‘Man is not truly one, but truly two’ useful?

Answer 7

Suggests everyone has a hidden, darker side.

Question 8

Why is the quote ‘I concealed my pleasures’ useful?

Answer 8

Shows Jekyll hid his true nature to protect his reputation.

Question 9

Why is the quote ‘A volume of dry divinity on his reading desk’ useful?

Answer 9

Shows Utterson represses his curiosity—lives rigidly.

Question 10

Why is the quote ‘The fog rolled over the city’ useful?

Answer 10

Symbolises hidden truths and emotional repression.