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themes lit p1 Flashcards

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themes in Macbeth

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ambition
masculinity
supernatural
kingship

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context in Macbeth

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supernatural
woman’s roles

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themes in Jekyll and Hyde

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duality
secrecy
science vs religion
reputation

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Victorian values

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1850s to turn of century: (outward) respectability, low tolerance of crime, religious morality

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Darwinism

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theory of evolution - led to fears about humans reverting to primitive states

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Victorian London

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Population 1 million in 1800, 6.7 million in 1900
global capital for politics, finance, trade - wealthy

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context in Jekyll and Hyde

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Victorian values
Darwinism
Victorian London

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