Secret And Repression Flashcards
What is the bedrock of Nirvana in the context of the discussed themes?
Isolation and shame
This leads to characters like Jackal hiding in secret places due to concerns about identity.
Who is the founding father of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
Freud studied the subconscious and unconscious ideas that people might hide.
What did Freud focus on in his studies?
Wealthy individuals dealing with their mental demons
He aimed to uncover what was strange about them.
Which philosopher reevaluated Victorian society’s repressed ideas?
Michel Foucault
He critiqued how Victorians pointed fingers at others while managing their own demons.
What was a method used by Victorian society to deal with mental issues?
Placing people in institutions
This was part of managing their demons and aligning with Foucault’s critique.
What concern does Austin express about Dr. Jekyll?
He is being blackmailed by Mr. Hyde
This highlights the theme of concealed secrets.
What does the phrase ‘ghost of concealed disguise’ refer to?
The hidden nature of sin
It emphasizes the malignancy and evil concealed beneath the surface.
How is Mr. Hyde contrasted with Dr. Jekyll in the narrative?
Hyde represents evil, while Jekyll represents innocence
The juxtaposition is illustrated through similes like ‘sunshine.’
What does the secret compel in the character of Jekyll?
A duality of good and bad
The secret compresses these conflicting aspects of his identity.
What physical change occurs in Dr. Jekyll when Mr. Hyde is mentioned?
A blackness about his eyes
This indicates the impact of the secret on Jekyll’s appearance.
True or False: The narrative suggests that good and evil are separate entities.
False
The story illustrates that both reside within the same individual.
What physiological reaction is described in relation to the character’s distress?
Pale right to his lips and blackness about his eyes
This reaction symbolizes deep emotional turmoil.
How is the character’s appearance described as it changes due to distress?
From a large handsome face to looking as pale as a ghost
This transformation emphasizes the impact of fear and guilt.
What do Victorian readers believe about the eyes in relation to the soul?
The eyes are seen as a window to the blackness deep beneath the soul
This belief ties into the Gothic themes of the narrative.
What does the phrase ‘black about his eyes’ signify in the context of the narrative?
It indicates ominous feelings and reflects the character’s terror of his secret being revealed
This imagery enhances the Gothic atmosphere.
What does Jekyll experience in chapter 6 that leads to his reaction?
He undergoes a shock that he never recovers from
This shock highlights the consequences of his secret life.
What euphemistic language is used to describe Jekyll’s death?
He dies of shock
This reflects the severity of his emotional and psychological state.
What key event occurs in chapter 9 regarding Jekyll and Hyde?
Jekyll turns into Hyde on the spot
This transformation signifies the uncontrollable nature of his duality.
What does Jekyll express in his letter from chapter 9?
He cannot bring his mind to paper, indicating mental turmoil
This suggests the overwhelming nature of his experiences.
What sensory elements are repeated in Jekyll’s experiences?
Sights and sounds
These elements contribute to the intensity of his psychological state.
What does Jekyll’s confession reveal about his feelings?
He describes himself as careless and unhappy
This illustrates the internal conflict and regret he faces.
What does the phrase ‘I kill myself’ imply in the context of the text?
It refers to the consequences of repression and societal expectations
This highlights the theme of self-destruction due to hidden desires.
What is suggested about Jekyll’s choices regarding his pleasures?
He is more unhappy because he hides his pleasures
This reflects the struggle between societal norms and personal desires.
