Theme: Science AND religion Flashcards
What does the argument between Lanyon and Jekyll represent?
- Tensions between science and religion at the time.
What Theory made Victorians very scared and why?
- The Theory of Evolution (1859)
- Scared of degression
Give 2 pseudo- sciences in Victorian England.
- Graphology
- ## Lambroso’s Theory of born cirminal
How does Lanyon describe Jekyll’s science?
- “unscientific balderdash.”
What may be Stevenson’s stand on science?
- If science progress is used negatively, it will lead to destruction.
- Rejecting true parts of science within you leads to destruction.
Why would Stevenson make Hyde “ape- like?”
- Makes him seem terrifying to Victorian readers.
- They will begin to fear the idea of Hyde.
Why was “transcendental” science impermissble in Victorian era?
- Gave humans godly powers
Who published the theory of the split personality?
- Sigmund Freud
- id
- superego
- ego
Give a quote that describes Lanyon’s science.
“narrow and material views” (chapter 9)
What is odd about Jekyll’s laboratory?
- It is neglected
- Has a gothic air to it
Give a quote about Jekyll’s laboratory.
“now lying gaunt and silent.”
How is Hyde described as ungodly?
“Satan’s signature upon his face.”
What might it mean by Jekyll neglecting his laboratory?
- May mean he is turning back on traditional science.
Why is Jekyll “doomed?”
- He has tried to play God - comitted a major sin.
How do different characters react to the metamorphisis of Jekyll into Hyde?
- Window: “O God!O God! O God!” interjection
- Looking to God for guidance
- Lanyon: “O God!”
- Unchristian nature of Hyde.
