Theme- Religion

Question 1

Theme Summary

Answer 1

Religion’s frequently portrayed in the novel, mostly God and Satan.
Hyde’s wickedness portrayed in defacing one of Jekyll’s favourite religious works.
Hyde frequently linked to Satan

Question 2

Before we even know Hyde’s name, he is likened to Satan

Answer 2

“With a kind of black sneering coolness…really like Satan.” (Chapter 1)

Question 3

Not only does Mr. Utterson seek to educate himself theologically, but he also keeps his schedule according to the ringing of church bells.

Answer 3

“a volume of some dry divinity on his reading desk, until the clock of the neighbouring church rang out the hour of twelve.” (Chapter 2)

Question 4

Aside from being an advancing, unstoppable destructive force, “juggernaut” also derives from the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. In his dream, therefore, Mr. Utterson compares Mr. Hyde to a powerful god.

Answer 4

“Human Juggernaut trod the child down and passed on regardless of her screams.” (Chapter 2)

Question 5

Mr. Hyde is repeatedly compared to Satan, demonstrating that he is indeed the embodiment of all evil.
(Old) Harry is another name for the devil- Jekyll isn’t what he used to be

Answer 5

“O my poor old Harry Jekyll, if ever I read Satan’s signature upon a face, it is on that of your new friend.” (Chapter 2)

Question 6

God is named as the ultimate arbiter of guilt and innocence.

Answer 6

“I declare, at least, before God, no man morally sane could have been guilty of that crime upon so pitiful a provocation.” (Chapter 10)

Question 7

At the end of the day, Dr. Jekyll turns to God for redemption.

Answer 7

“Henry Jekyll, with streaming tears of gratitude and remorse, had fallen upon his knees and lifted his clasped hands to God.” (Chapter 10)