The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde

Question 1

JEKYLL
“HBTGW,WITM”

Answer 1

“He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind; and though he was a great man, he was a little ashamed.” ->Jekyll’s reputation as a respectable + esteemed doctor is overshadowed by his association with Hyde ->Utterson recognises the change in Jekyll ->a great man can suffer moral decline.
THROUGH HIS REPUTATION

Question 2

JEKYLL
“HIAMOGSI”

Answer 2

“He is a man of great scientific interests.” ->underscores Jekyll’s social standing + intellectual reputation ->positions him as a reputable figure in society ->contrasting with the sinister implications of his experiments with Hyde.
THROUGH HIS REPUTATION

Question 3

JEKYLL
“TMIC,ICBROMH”

Answer 3

“The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde.” ->Jekyll’s confidence in his ability to control Hyde ->reinforcing his esteemed position as a respected scientist ->foreshadows tragic inability to maintain this control.
THROUGH HIS REPUTATION

Question 4

JEKYLL
“HBTBWKAP”

Answer 4

“He began to be well known and popular.” ->Jekyll’s social success + public persona ->popularity suggests a facade of respectability that hides the turmoil beneath ->setting the stage for his duality.
THROUGH HIS REPUTATION

Question 5

JEKYLL
“IHLSLTPACDBMOAATAOH”

Answer 5

“I had long since learned to put a clear distinction between my own acts and the acts of Hyde.” ->shows Jekyll’s attempt to separate his identity from Hyde’s, struggle + consequences of living with two conflicting natures.
THROUGH HIS DUALITY

Question 6

JEKYLL
“TMIC,ICBROMH.IGYMHUT;AITYAAA”

Answer 6

“The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde. I give you my hand upon that; and I thank you again and again.” ->Jekyll’s confident assertion reveals his belief in his control over his dual nature ->struggle between his respectable self + the darker side represented by Hyde.
THROUGH HIS DUALITY

Question 7

JEKYLL
“IHAGDOEOOI”

Answer 7

“I had a great deal of enjoyment out of it. The pleasure was not only in the immediate gratification; it was in the reflection of the pleasure.” ->Jekyll’s admission of enjoyment from his darker side reveals the seductive nature of his duality -> deep-seated conflict between pleasure + morality
THROUGH HIS DUALITY

Question 8

JEKYLL
“ICHHV,AICSHF;BICNFHP”

Answer 8

“I could hear his voice, and I could see his face; but I could not feel his personality.” ->Lanyon’s disconnection from Jekyll reflects the conflict between Jekyll’s respectable identity + Hyde’s darkness ->Jekyll’s internal fragmentation ->struggle of his duality.
THROUGH HIS DUALITY

Question 9

JEKYLL
“IAAOMLT;IHNDSM”

Answer 9

“I am ashamed of my long tongue; I have not done so much.” ->Jekyll expresses regret over his actions + consequences of his dual life ->desire for redemption ->acknowledgment of his moral failings.
A TRAGIC FIGURE SEEKING REDEMPTION

Question 10

JEKYLL
“IHBTATFALT,AIHDTT;ICNLDTIHLMY”

Answer 10

“I have been thinking about this for a long time, and I have done terrible things; I can no longer deny that I have lost my way.” ->confession shows Jekyll’s tragic awareness of his actions + desire for redemption as he confronts his moral failures.
A TRAGIC FIGURE SEEKING REDEMPTION

Question 11

JEKYLL
“IAAPOMOC,TIANTICE”

Answer 11

“I am a prisoner of my own creation, trapped in a nightmare that I cannot escape.” ->Jekyll’s realisation of being controlled by Hyde illustrates the tragic consequences of his quest for knowledge + self-exploration.
A TRAGIC FIGURE SEEKING REDEMPTION

Question 12

JEKYLL
“IWDITMWIGUMLTTO;IIAFIHS

Answer 12

“I will die in the moment when I give up my life to the other; it is a fate I have sealed for myself.” ->Jekyll’s acceptance of his impending doom reveals the tragic nature of his existence ->intertwined with his dual identity.
A TRAGIC FIGURE SEEKING REDEMPTION

Question 13

JEKYLL
“IATCOS;IAMWATMIHB”

Answer 13

“I am the chief of sinners; I acknowledge my wrongs and the monster I have become.” ->declaration of guilt encapsulates Jekyll’s tragic struggle for redemption while acknowledging his darker self,
A TRAGIC FIGURE SEEKING REDEMPTION

Question 14

HYDE
“HBTGW,WITM;ATHHMHTHOL,HWSAMWAS”

Answer 14

“He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind; and though he had made himself to his own liking, he was still a man without a soul.” ->primal, base nature of Hyde as Utterson reflects on Jekyll’s transformation ->”a man without a soul” ->Hyde embodies a more primitive, animalistic essence devoid of moral consciousness.
ANIMALISTIC

Question 15

HYDE
“IWLSDJ”

Answer 15

“It was like some damned Juggernaut.” ->describes Hyde’s movements -> ruthless, unstoppable force ->”Juggernaut” conveys a sense of overwhelming power + brutality ->emphasising Hyde’s animalistic nature.
ANIMALISTIC

Question 16

HYDE
“WALF,HWTHVUF”

Answer 16

“With ape-like fury, he was trampling his victim under foot.” -> Hyde’s violent + uncontrolled behaviour ->likening him to a wild animal.
ANIMALISTIC

Question 17

HYDE
“ST,SWS?”

Answer 17

“Something troglodytic, shall we say?” ->”troglodytic” ->primitive, animalistic figure, lacking the refinement + morality of civilised society ->dehumanisation + fear he inspires.
ANIMALISTIC

Question 18

HYDE
“HHAEF,SBH,BOALED”

Answer 18

“He had an evil face, smoothed by hypocrisy, but of a low evil disposition.” ->inherently malevolent appearance ->emphasising animalistic characteristics ->”low evil disposition” connection to base instincts + a lack of refined human qualities.
ANIMALISTIC/EVIL

Question 19

HYDE
“HBTGW,WITM”

Answer 19

“He began to go wrong, wrong in mind”->reinforces Hyde’s role as a corrupting influence on Jekyll -> “go wrong, wrong in the mind” ->Hyde distorts Jekyll’s morality + rationality ->connection between the two is deeply destructive.
EVIL AND A CORRUPTING INFLUENCE

Question 20

HYDE
“HIAMWWWBOM”

Answer 20

“He is a man who was without bowels of mercy.” ->emphasises Hyde’s utter lack of compassion + humanity -> his inherent evil nature
EVIL AND A CORRUPTING INFLUENCE

Question 21

HYDE
“SUTIBTSOMLR”

Answer 21

“So ugly that it brought the sweat on me like running.” ->Hyde is a physical manifestation of evil ->evokes disgust + revulsion in all simply but sight ->promotes gothic conventions of horror + terror in text
EVIL AND A CORRUPTING INFLUENCE

Question 22

HYDE
“INSAMSDAYWBMWV”

Answer 22

“I never saw a man so distressed as you were by my willful villainy.” ->Jekyll’s admission of Hyde’s “willful villainy” ->Hyde’s deliberate cruelty ->malicious nature + the distress it causes to others.EVIL AND A CORRUPTING INFLUENCE

Question 23

HYDE
“IWSLHOMOABS,ABSIWMSAW”

Answer 23

“I was slowly losing hold of my original and better self, and becoming slowly incorporated with my second and worse.” ->Hyde = addictive force, overtaking Jekyll’s “better self” -> drawing him into a darker identity he can’t escape ->mirroring how addiction erodes self-control.
A MANIFESTATION OF AN UNCONTROLLABLE/POWERFUL ADDICTION

Question 24

HYDE
“IBTLOTUHJTAE”

Answer 24

“I bring the life of that unhappy Henry Jekyll to an end.” ->Jekyll’s only escape from Hyde’s domination is death ->addiction can completely take over a person’s life= destruction.
A MANIFESTATION OF AN UNCONTROLLABLE/POWERFUL ADDICTION

Question 25

HYDE
“IHGTBHJ,IHAEH”

Answer 25

“I had gone to bed Henry Jekyll, I had awakened Edward Hyde.” ->involuntary transformation signifies Hyde’s uncontrollable hold ->as if addiction has overtaken Jekyll’s will, even when he resists.
A MANIFESTATION OF AN UNCONTROLLABLE/POWERFUL ADDICTION

Question 26

HYDE
“IWOPIAKOWAMVD”

Answer 26

“I was often plunged into a kind of wonder at my vicarious depravity.” ->Jekyll is both shocked + fascinated by Hyde ->”vicarious” Jekyll experiences Hyde’s immoral actions indirectly, almost as if he is getting a thrill from them without facing the consequences himself. ->addiction’s allure, as Hyde draws Jekyll in ->unable to resist even though he feels disgusted by what he does.
A MANIFESTATION OF AN UNCONTROLLABLE/POWERFUL ADDICTION

Question 27

HYDE
“HIAMWWWBOM”

Answer 27

“He is a man who was without bowels of mercy” ->animalistic nature ->complete lack of compassion + humanity, underscores his inherent evil + primal instincts
ANIMALISTIC

Question 28

HYDE
“HSBWAHIOB”
“TOSAIASL”

Answer 28

“Hyde shrank back with a hissing intake of breath.” “The other snarled aloud in a savage laugh” ->Hissing, snarling savagely =Primitive/animalistic ->Biblical allusion to the satanic snake in the Adam & Eve parable (temptation)
ANIMALISTIC

Question 29

HYDE
“IHSTMOLATTBOEHHGIS”

Answer 29

“It had seemed to me of late as though the body of Edward Hyde had grown in stature.” ->Hyde’s physical “growth” represents addiction’s intensifying power ->making it harder for Jekyll to reclaim control or escape Hyde’s influence.
A MANIFESTATION OF AN UNCONTROLLABLE/POWERFUL ADDICTION

Question 30

UTTERSON
“ARCTWNLBAS”

Answer 30

“A rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile.” ->serious demeanor sets him apart as a figure of stability + reason ->stoic nature suggests a man who prioritises logic over emotion ->allowing him to navigate complex moral landscapes without being swayed by sentiment.
A MAN OF REASON

Question 31

UTTERSON
“C,S,AEID”

Answer 31

“Cold, scanty, and embarrassed in discourse.” ->Utterson’s difficulty in expressing emotions verbally ->awkwardness suggests he values reasoned conversation over emotional rhetoric ->can sometimes alienate him from others but reinforces his role as an objective observer.
A MAN OF REASON

Question 32

UTTERSON
“HWAWH”

Answer 32

“He was austere with himself.” ->self-discipline + moral rigor highlights his commitment to a rational lifestyle ->austere nature reflects the Victorian ideal of self-control ->reliable figure who avoids excess + emotional turmoil.
A MAN OF REASON

Question 33

UTTERSON
“HHAATFO”

Answer 33

“He had an approved tolerance for others.” ->indicates that Utterson approaches others with an open mind, preferring understanding to judgment ->his tolerance enables him to maintain diverse relationships + underscores his rationality in social interactions.
A MAN OF REASON

Question 34

UTTERSON
“SL” “EHFSTBFIASCOGN”

Answer 34

“Somehow lovable.” “Even his friendship seemed to be founded in a similar catholicity of good nature.” ->serious exterior ->rational demeanor does not detract from his capacity for kindness + affection ->relatable figure even in his restraint.
A MAN OF REASON

Question 35

UTTERSON
“OLETHTM,TIDABBQ”

Answer 35

“Of little ease to his toiling mind, toiling in darkness and besieged by questions.” ->internal struggle reflects the weight of his rational inquiries as he grapples with the mystery of Hyde ->portrays Utterson as a thinker ->emphasised even a man of reason can feel burdened by uncertainty.

Question 36

UTTERSON
“MULTNIHS”

Answer 36

“Mr. Utterson locked the note into his safe.” ->highlights his respect for Jekyll’s privacy + the importance of reputation in Victorian society.
CONCERNED/CARES ABOUT REPUTATION

Question 37

UTTERSON
“IYMHFOID,WMALSHC”

Answer 37

“If your master has fled or is dead, we may at least save his credit.” -> his concern for Jekyll’s reputation illustrates the societal pressures of the time + reinforces his loyalty as a friend.
CONCERNED/CARES ABOUT REPUTATION

Question 38

UTTERSON
“LRAATLGIITLOD-GM”

Answer 38

“Last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of down-going men.” ->Utterson=moral compass ->his dedication to helping others while maintaining his own reputation.CONCERNED/CARES ABOUT REPUTATION

Question 39

UTTERSON
“IDNTYWHL”

Answer 39

“I did not think you would have lied.” -> his disappointment in being misled reveals his belief in honesty ->linking personal integrity to social reputation.
CONCERNED/CARES ABOUT REPUTATION

Question 40

UTTERSON
“MMMMHIIDW”

Answer 40

“My mind misgives me he is in deep waters.” ->intuition underscores Utterson’s concern for Jekyll’s well-being ->hints at the potential damage to Jekyll’s reputation.
CONCERNED/CARES ABOUT REPUTATION

Question 41

UTTERSON
“IHBMH…ISBMS”

Answer 41

“If he be Mr. Hyde… I shall be Mr. Seek.” ->playful wordplay captures Utterson’s determination to uncover the truth -> curious nature.
THROUGH HIS CURIOSITY

Question 42

UTTERSON
“IITCH”

Answer 42

“I incline to Cain’s heresy” ->alludes Utterson’s curiosity about Jekyll’s dual nature to Cain + Abel -> foreshadowing Jekyll’s downfall through Hyde ->his investigation reflects his concern for Jekyll + the dangers of embracing darker impulses.
THROUGH HIS CURIOSITY

Question 43

UTTERSON
“HFBTDAHR”

Answer 43

“He felt bound to do as he requested.” -> his obligation to fulfill Jekyll’s wishes reflects how curiosity drives him to investigate for his friend’s sake.
THROUGH HIS CURIOSITY

Question 44

UTTERSON
“HHALETHTM,TIDABBQ”

Answer 44

“He had a little ease to his toiling mind, toiling in darkness and besieged by questions.” ->highlights burden of curiosity that weighs on him as he seeks answers about Jekyll + Hyde.
THROUGH HIS CURIOSITY

Question 45

UTTERSON
“HLTDTDL,WTLHALTHATFOTT”

Answer 45

“Hosts loved to detain the dry lawyer, when the light-hearted and loose-tongued had already their foot on the threshold.” ->his curiosity makes him an engaging conversationalist ->able to draw out deeper thoughts from others.
THROUGH HIS CURIOSITY

Question 46

LANYON
“UB”

Answer 46

“Unscientific balderdash.” ->Lanyon’s disdainful remark about Jekyll’s experiments reveals his firm adherence to traditional scientific principles ->“balderdash,” expresses both his disbelief in its legitimacy + his strict alignment with conventional science.
TRADITIONAL SCIENTIST

Question 47

LANYON
“MSCTLTRAWOT”

Answer 47

“May support come to learn the right and wrong of this.” ->Lanyon’s reference to “right and wrong” shows his commitment to ethical science + truth ->traditional view that scientific endeavours should stay within the realm of moral + rational judgment
TRADITIONAL SCIENTIST

Question 48

LANYON
“DWWLUHF”

Answer 48

“Death warrant written legibly upon his face.” ->haunting description of Lanyon after witnessing Jekyll’s transformation highlights the extent of his moral revulsion ->moral compass, deeply disturbed by Jekyll’s actions + foreshadows his impending death due to the emotional + ethical toll.
CONTRAST TO JEKYLL

Question 49

LANYON
“HBTGW,WITM;ATIHNSHS,ICGHHHG”

Answer 49

“He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind; and though I have not seen him since, I can guess how he has gone.” ->Lanyon’s repetition of “wrong” reflects his fundamental rejection of Jekyll’s unorthodox path ->Jekyll’s scientific exploration has led him astray, illustrating Lanyon’s strong belief in traditional, ethical scientific boundaries.
TRADITIONAL SCIENTIST

Question 50

LANYON
“GP;HFHFA;HWVBAO”

Answer 50

“Grown pale; his flesh had fallen away; he was visibly balder and older.” ->Lanyon’s physical decline after the revelation shows the profound impact on his well-being ->transformation, from a robust scientist to a weakened man ->illustrates immense burden of witnessing Jekyll’s moral collapse.
CONTRAST TO JEKYLL

Question 51

LANYON
“TTSD-STOTM”

Answer 51

“Testify to some deep-seated terror of the mind.” ->Lanyon’s intense fear highlights his moral + psychological horror at Jekyll’s actions ->Jekyll’s ethical counterpart ->his inability to reconcile with what he has seen shows his unwavering belief in scientific limits.
CONTRAST TO JEKYLL

Question 52

LANYON
“LDHADM”

Answer 52

“Lanyon declared himself a doomed man.” ->Lanyon’s self-diagnosis as “doomed” reflects the destructive consequences of uncovering Jekyll’s secrets ->knowledge of the transformation has led him to despair ->marking him as a tragic victim of curiosity + forbidden knowledge.
VICTIM OF CURIOSITY + KNOWLEDGE

Question 53

LANYON
“OG!…OG!”

Answer 53

“O God!… O God!” ->Lanyon’s immediate turn to religion upon seeing Hyde transform into Jekyll underscores the spiritual crisis he experiences
VICTIM OF CURIOSITY + KNOWLEDGE

Question 54

LANYON
“TDTSBMAAHOTDAN”

Answer 54

“The deadliest terror sits by me at all hours of the day and night.” ->Lanyon’s admission of constant fea r emphasises burden of his newfound knowledge about Jekyll ->description of terror as a constant companion suggests psychological torment that curiosity has caused him
VICTIM OF CURIOSITY + KNOWLEDGE

Question 55

LANYON
“MSSAI…IMD”

Answer 55

“My soul sickened at it… I must die.” ->visceral reaction reveals the extreme horror that Lanyon feels after witnessing Hyde’s transformation ->indicate that the revelation is so shocking that it leaves him morally + spiritually devastated -> deadly consequences of knowing too much.
VICTIM OF CURIOSITY + KNOWLEDGE

Question 56

LANYON
“LAMRFD”

Answer 56

“Like a man restored from death.” ->Lanyon’s reaction to Jekyll’s transformation as “like a man restored from death” reflects awe + horror at the unnatural process ->disbelief further emphasises how Jekyll’s scientific choices have pushed beyond the limits of acceptable knowledge ->reinforcing theme of forbidden science’s dangerous power.
VICTIM OF CURIOSITY + KNOWLEDGE

Question 57

REPUTATION
“IITCH…ILMBGTTDIHOW”

Answer 57

“I incline to Cain’s heresy… I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.” ->Utterson’s allusion to Cain implies his non-judgmental approach ->choosing not to interfere with others’ choices to maintain his own respectable neutrality.
SOCIAL STANDING + RESPECTABILITY

Question 58

REPUTATION
“TMILLQS,TLIA”

Answer 58

“The more it looks like queer street, the less I ask.” ->Enfield’s refusal to question suspicious situations highlights the Victorian avoidance of scandal ->preserving a clean reputation outweighs curiosity.
SOCIAL STANDING + RESPECTABILITY

Question 58

REPUTATION
“LRAATLGIITLOD-GM”

Answer 58

“Last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of down-going men.” ->Utterson’s role as a steady figure for those in moral decline reinforces his reputation as a moral + respectable man in society.
SOCIAL STANDING + RESPECTABILITY

Question 59

REPUTATION
“IHBMH…ISBMS”

Answer 59

“If he be Mr. Hyde… I shall be Mr. Seek.” ->Utterson’s determination to uncover Hyde’s identity shows his concern for Jekyll’s reputation + his own obligation to protect his friend’s good standing.
SOCIAL STANDING + RESPECTABILITY

Question 60

REPUTATION
“IICTAT,YNMA”

Answer 60

“If it came to a trial, your name might appear.” ->Utterson is more worried about Jekyll’s reputation than the crime itself → reflects hypocrisy in Victorian society, where reputation is valued over morality.
A SOURCE OF SECRECY + HYPOCRISY

Question 61

REPUTATION
“TPSITICOHPS”

Answer 61

“The packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe.” ->Utterson locks away Lanyon’s letter to protect Jekyll’s name → secrecy fueled by reputation, showing the priority of propriety over truth.
A SOURCE OF SECRECY + HYPOCRISY

Question 62

REPUTATION
“WBWI”

Answer 62

“Windows barred with iron.” ->Barred windows of Jekyll’s lab symbolise efforts to hide secrets → Jekyll’s double life is concealed by physical barriers ->reputation traps him in secrecy.
A SOURCE OF SECRECY + HYPOCRISY

Question 63

REPUTATION
“IAQDWH…IWTOMOC,WTHBHRE”

Answer 63

“I am quite done with him… I was thinking of my own character, which this hateful business has rather exposed.” ->Jekyll’s main worry is damage to his reputation, not his actions → hypocrisy as he distances from Hyde only for self-preservation, not moral reasons.
A SOURCE OF SECRECY + HYPOCRISY

Question 64

REPUTATION
“TDWVS,TLE”

Answer 64

“The door was very strong, the lock excellent.” ->Jekyll’s fortified door reflects his need to hide Hyde → his respectable facade is maintained through literal barriers -> hypocrisy in his concealed actions.
A SOURCE OF SECRECY + HYPOCRISY

Question 65

REPUTATION
“IHBSOAMR”

Answer 65

“I had been safe of all men’s respect.” ->Jekyll values reputation as a shield for his darker impulses.➔ Reflects the duality of his identity, where societal respect hides his true nature. ➔ Struggle illustrates the conflict between public image + personal freedom.
AS FREEDOM + DUALITY

Question 66

REPUTATION
“TSOL”

Answer 66

“The sea of liberty.” ->Jekyll sees Hyde as an escape from societal constraints.➔ Phrase symbolises the freedom to explore suppressed desires -> highlights temptation to give up moral responsibilities connected to how one is seen by others AS FREEDOM + DUALITY

Question 67

REPUTATION
“LAS”

Answer 67

“Like a schoolboy.” ->Jekyll likens himself to a schoolboy, showing joy in abandoning restrictions. ➔ Highlights the duality in his character between innocence + moral failure.➔ Comparison underscores the tension between freedom + consequence.
AS FREEDOM + DUALITY

Question 68

REPUTATION
“HBTHW,WITMM”

Answer 68

“He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind.” ->Lanyon’s comment indicates Jekyll’s moral decline due to ambition.➔ Illustrates the duality between knowledge-seeking and maintaining reputation.➔ Quote reflects societal fears of the dangers of unrestrained curiosity.
AS FREEDOM + DUALITY

Question 69

REPUTATION
“IWSLHOMOABS”

Answer 69

“I was slowly losing hold of my original and better self.” ->Jekyll acknowledges the erosion of his true self due to Hyde’s negative influence.➔ Reveals the cost of his freedom as it leads to expressing his darker sides + moral degradation.➔ Encapsulates the struggle between desire for liberation + loss of integrity.
AS FREEDOM + DUALITY

Question 70

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“ICSTICWBOH.IAQDWH”

Answer 70

“I cannot say that I care what becomes of Hyde. I am quite done with him.” ->Jekyll’s dismissal of Hyde reveals his desire to repress his darker side -> highlights his struggle to maintain a respectable image ->signifies the societal pressure to avoid confronting uncomfortable truths.
UTTERSON’S + ENFIELD’S RELUCTANCE TO CONFRONT THE TRUTH

Question 71

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“HWAWH;DGWHWATMATFV”

Answer 71

“He was austere with himself; drank gin when he was alone to mortify a taste for vintages.” ->Utterson’s self-imposed austerity indicates his repression of personal desires + symbolises societal expectations of virtue + suggests his drinking serves as a coping mechanism for his internal conflict over Jekyll’s secrets.
UTTERSON’S + ENFIELD’S RELUCTANCE TO CONFRONT THE TRUTH

Question 72

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“IAAOMLT.LUMABNTRTTA”

Answer 72

“I am ashamed of my long tongue. Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again.” -> Enfield’s shame reveals his awareness of societal expectations against gossip -> highlights repression of discussing uncomfortable truths -> indicates how reputation controls conversation, constraining curiosity.
UTTERSON’S + ENFIELD’S RELUCTANCE TO CONFRONT THE TRUTH

Question 73

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“YSAQ,AILSAS”

Answer 73

“You start a question, and it’s like starting a stone.” -> Enfield’s metaphor illustrates Utterson’s fear of uncovering dark truths + emphasises how his curiosity is stopped by the dread of what he might discover ->signifies societal pressures that discourage investigating unsettling matters.
UTTERSON’S + ENFIELD’S RELUCTANCE TO CONFRONT THE TRUTH

Question 74

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“WBWI”

Answer 74

“Windows barred with iron.” ->Iron bars in Jekyll’s lab symbolise Jekyll’s desire to imprison his darker self + signify the lengths he goes to hide his secrets ->reflect theme of repression, where barriers prevent the truth from emerging.
SYMBOLISM OF THE LOCKED DOOR

Question 75

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“TD,WS”

Answer 75

“The dingy, windowless structure.” ->absence of windows in Jekyll’s lab represents isolation + serves as a metaphor for Jekyll’s internal conflict ->reinforces idea that his hidden identity suffocates him in secrecy.
SYMBOLISM OF THE LOCKED DOOR

Question 76

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“TSIBFAG;FTWWITD”

Answer 76

“They saw it but for a glimpse; for the window was instantly thrust down” ->symbolises Jekyll’s desire for secrecy and repression → The quick closure of the window illustrates his fear of exposure ->reinforcing his need to hide his dual identity + the darker aspects of his nature from society ->showcasing how societal expectations compel him to conceal uncomfortable truths.
SYMBOLISM OF THE LOCKED DOOR

Question 77

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“TDWVS,TLE”

Answer 77

“The door was very strong, the lock excellent.” ->introduce an atmosphere of secrecy + reflect the guarded nature of Jekyll’s experiments ->suggest truth is not only hidden but also fiercely protected.
SYMBOLISM OF THE LOCKED DOOR

Question 78

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“MDHLBC;HCOR”

Answer 78

“My devil had long been caged; he came out roaring.” ->Jekyll’s acknowledgment of his repressed darker side highlights conflict between his public persona + inner desires ->signifies repression ultimately leads to an uncontrollable release of the suppressed self.
JEKYLL’S DUAL IDENTITY

Question 79

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“ICMP”

Answer 79

“I concealed my pleasures.” -> Jekyll’s admission reflects societal pressures to conform + shows his internal struggle with his duality ->suggests repression of desires only intensifies the need for secret indulgence.
JEKYLL’S DUAL IDENTITY

Question 80

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“ATTMVS;ME,KABA,WAASTSTO”

Answer 80

“At that time my virtue slumbered; my evil, kept awake by ambition, was alert and swift to seize the occasion.” ->contrast between virtue + evil underscores Jekyll’s repression of his darker impulses ->illustrates how ambition can corrupt morality + points to the dangers of neglecting one’s true nature.
JEKYLL’S DUAL IDENTITY

Question 81

SECRECY + REPRESSION
“IAJ,WIMH”

Answer 81

“I am Jekyll, who is Mr. Hyde.” ->stark declaration underscores the duality of Jekyll’s identity ->revealing the inextricable link between his respectable self + his darker alter ego →highlights depth of his repression, as he ultimately cannot escape the consequences of hiding his true nature ->signifying secrecy leads to a profound internal conflict that cannot be contained.
JEKYLL’S DUAL IDENTITY

Question 82

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“IITCH…ILMBGTTDIHOW”

Answer 82

“I incline to Cain’s heresy… I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.” ->Reference to “Cain’s heresy” suggests Utterson’s moral uncertainty, indicating he accepts good + evil in people around him. ->Influenced by Freud’s ideas on repression, he lets darker instincts coexist with duty, highlighting duality of human nature.
UTTERSON

Question 83

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“IHBMR…ISBMS”

Answer 83

“If he be Mr. Hyde… I shall be Mr. Seek.” ->Utterson’s obsession with uncovering Hyde’s secrets suggests his curiosity for darker elements -> reflecting Freud’s theory that repression fuels interest in evil ->emphasises duality of human nature, as even moral individuals have hidden impulses.
UTTERSON

Question 84

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“TLRAATLGIITLODM”

Answer 84

“The last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of downgoing men.” ->Utterson’s role as a “good influence” to those falling into corruption shows his own attraction to + tolerance for darker human tendencies ->Freud would argue he represses darker instincts, yet seeks out “downgoing” people, reinforcing duality of human nature.
UTTERSON

Question 85

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“AMORCTWNLBAS…YSL”

Answer 85

“A man of rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile… yet somehow lovable.” -> Utterson’s “rugged” look + lack of warmth contrast with his inherent goodness, showing he outwardly represses emotion while internally retaining empathy ->reflects Freud’s idea that dual traits exist within all humans, linking to duality of human nature.
UTTERSON

Question 86

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“ALF…THVUAHDASOB”

Answer 86

“Ape-like fury… trampling his victim underfoot and hailing down a storm of blows.” ->Hyde’s “ape-like fury” captures primal, unchecked evil, emphasising humans’ potential for violence ->his actions reflect the duality of human nature by showing a side completely devoid of morality + restraint.
HYDE

Question 87

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“TSWSOOHF…ASBAEOATAD”

Answer 87

“The smile was struck out of his face… and succeeded by an expression of abject terror and despair.” ->Hyde’s swift change from smile to fear hints at hidden vulnerabilities -> suggesting pure evil is unstable ->implying even evil has a fragile, conflicted side.
HYDE

Question 88

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“TWSNAMITVEOTC”

Answer 88

“There was something abnormal and misbegotten in the very essence of the creature.” ->Hyde’s “misbegotten” appearance reflects his unnatural, corrupt nature, highlighting how pure evil is twisted + repellent ->Illustrates duality of human nature by showing how evil becomes monstrous when free of human goodness.
HYDE

Question 89

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“HFBSBATFSTMAA”

Answer 89

“His face became suddenly black and the features seemed to melt and alter.” ->Hyde’s shifting appearance shows fluid boundaries of identity -> evil is unstable + amorphous ->demonstrates duality of human nature by revealing how evil can physically + psychologically alter a person.
HYDE

Question 90

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“IWSLHOMOABS,ABSIWMSAW”

Answer 90

“I was slowly losing hold of my original and better self, and becoming slowly incorporated with my second and worse.” ->Jekyll’s loss of control over his “better self” reveals how easily good can be overtaken by darker impulses ->showing indulgence in evil ultimately erodes one’s capacity for goodness
JEKYLL

Question 91

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“TMIC,ICBROMH”

Answer 91

“The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde.” ->Jekyll’s belief he controls Hyde reveals his naivety, as he underestimates evil’s power ->showing how separating good + evil isn’t as simple as he imagines.
JEKYLL

Question 92

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“IWNMMWISATAPIS,TWIL,ITEOD,ATFOKOTROSAS”

Answer 92

“I was no more myself when I laid aside restraint and plunged in shame, than when I labored, in the eye of day, at the furtherance of knowledge or the relief of sorrow and suffering.” ->Jekyll’s admission he’s equally “himself” in both restraint + indulgence shows he accepts both sides. ->acknowledges good + evil as inseparable parts of his identity.
JEKYLL

Question 93

DUAL NATURE OF MAN
“ILTRTTAPDOM”

Answer 93

“I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man.” ->Jekyll’s understanding of humanity’s “primitive” duality shows his acceptance of both good + evil within himself ->echoing duality of human nature as an inherent part of identity.
JEKYLL