Sympathy Jekyll Flashcards
What can Jekyll do at the moment he chooses?
He can be rid of Mr Hyde.
This statement reflects Jekyll’s belief in his control over his dual nature.
What is Jekyll distinguished for?
Religion.
This suggests that Jekyll has a prominent moral and ethical standing.
What does Jekyll bring to an end?
The life of that unhappy Henry Jekyll.
This indicates Jekyll’s acceptance of his tragic fate.
What does ‘Radically both’ refer to in the context of Jekyll and Hyde?
The duality of Jekyll’s character.
This emphasizes the coexistence of good and evil within him.
Why do we feel sympathy for Jekyll?
Jekyll tries to control himself and we feel sorry when he fails.
His struggle represents a tragic conflict between his desires and morality.
What does Jekyll’s feeling of misery and regret indicate?
He cannot escape being both good and evil.
This highlights the tragic nature of his character and the consequences of his experiments.
What does Jekyll believe about his ability to control Hyde?
He believes he can control Hyde and stop being evil.
This belief reflects Jekyll’s internal struggle and desire for moral goodness.
What emotion do we feel for Jekyll when he expresses his belief about Hyde?
We feel sympathy because he is trying to be good but will later fail.
This sympathy highlights the tragic nature of Jekyll’s character.
Fill in the blank: ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of ______.’
Mr Hyde.
What does the quote about Mr Hyde reveal about Jekyll’s character?
It reveals his hope and desire to be good.
This indicates a conflict between his good intentions and the darker aspects of his nature.
True or False: Jekyll’s belief in controlling Hyde ultimately leads to his success.
False.
What does Jekyll’s quote ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde’ imply about his feelings towards Hyde?
Jekyll is confident he has control over Hyde and shows hope to be good.
This suggests that Jekyll believes he can manage his dual nature.
What does Jekyll’s confidence in controlling Hyde reveal about his character?
It reveals that he believes he can choose to be good.
This indicates a struggle between his desires and his moral compass.
How does the quote reflect the theme of duality in Jekyll’s character?
It highlights the conflict between Jekyll’s good intentions and Hyde’s evil nature.
This duality is central to the story’s exploration of morality.
What emotional response does the audience have towards Jekyll’s struggle with Hyde?
The audience sympathizes with Jekyll because he later loses control over Hyde.
This suggests he is not purely evil but trapped by his own mistakes.
True or False: Jekyll feels entirely in control of his transformation into Hyde.
False.
He initially believes he can control it, but ultimately he loses that control.
Fill in the blank: Jekyll’s desire to be good shows that he is _______.
hopeful.
This reflects his internal conflict and desire for redemption.
What does the loss of control over Hyde signify about Jekyll’s character?
It signifies that he is trapped by his own mistakes rather than purely evil.
This complexity adds depth to his character.
