Starter quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' Dr. Lanyon is ...
- a close friend of Dr. Jekyll who supports his experiments.
- a medical doctor who embodies traditional scientific values. ✓
- an antagonist who opposes Dr. Jekyll's transformations.
- the father of girl Hyde tramples over in the street.
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- How did the Industrial Revolution impact the class structure of Victorian society?
- it reduced class distinctions
- it eliminated poverty entirely
- it created a more equal society
- it led to the rise of a wealthy industrial middle class ✓
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- How did the Victorian era's emphasis on morality and propriety influence attitudes towards scientific advancements?
- it led to fears of the consequences of unchecked scientific ambition ✓
- it encouraged unregulated scientific experimentation
- it disregarded ethical considerations entirely
- it promoted scientific discoveries over moral concerns
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- Private personas allowed wealthy Victorians to ...
- display their true emotions openly.
- maintain social status while engaging in immoral behaviour. ✓
- engage in public charity without scrutiny.
- pursue careers outside their social class.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Hyde can be described as ...
- compassionate and benevolent.
- mysterious and charming.
- violent and morally corrupt. ✓
- a loyal friend to Jekyll.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll can be described as ...
- a respected scientist struggling with his dual nature and moral dilemmas. ✓
- a reckless individual who embraces his darker side without hesitation.
- a villain who seeks power and control over others.
- an uninhibited character who rejects societal norms entirely.
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Exit quiz
- The Industrial Revolution was a time of ...
- decreased technological advancement and stagnation in industry.
- rapid scientific development. ✓
- social equality and fairness.
- exemplary moral behaviour.
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- What were the consequences of the boundless scientific ambition of the Victorian era?
- complete elimination of diseases through new medicines
- increased ethical considerations in scientific research
- a unified scientific community working together for the public good
- the use of unethical practices in the pursuit of knowledge ✓
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- Which of these are characteristics of the 'mad scientist' archetype?
- an obsession with knowledge that leads to reckless experimentation ✓
- a deep commitment to ethical scientific practices
- strong social connections and a desire for teamwork
- undergoing physical or psychological changes from their experiments ✓
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- In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what does Lanyon discover in Jekyll's private cabinet that suggests he is obsessive about his work?
- photographs of himself as Hyde
- notes detailing hundreds of failed experiments ✓
- money he has stolen from his friends
- a letter to Utterson, explaining his dedication to science
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- Complete this sentence about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde': 'Lanyon's __________ at Hyde's transformation reflects Victorian fears that unchecked ambition led to horrifying outcomes.'
- joy
- excitement
- jealousy
- anger
- horror ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', despite the pain, Jekyll enjoys becoming Hyde because ...
- he experiences a physical transformation that makes him stronger.
- he believes it helps him better understand human nature.
- he finds freedom in expressing his repressed, immoral desires. ✓
- he wishes to impress others with his scientific capabilities.
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Key learning points
- Significant scientific advances during the height of the Industrial Revolution often used unethical practices.
- Stevenson draws on the 'mad scientist' trope to emphasise how the pursuit of knowledge can lead to a loss of humanity.
- Jekyll represents the respectable public face whereas Hyde represents the repressed desires he keeps hidden.
- Lanyon's horror at Hyde's transformation reflects Victorian fears that unchecked ambition led to horrifying outcomes.
- Jekyll describes his transformation as painful yet enjoyable because it frees him from moral expectations.
Common misconception
All scientific developments during the Industrial Revolution were positive in terms of their impact on society.
While the Industrial Revolution was considered to be the 'golden age' of scientific development and innovation, much of the pioneering research was conducted under unethical conditions.
Keywords
Unethical - acting against moral principles or accepted standards of conduct
Archetype - typical example or original model of a character, theme or pattern in literature and art
Transcend - rise above or go beyond limits, often in terms of understanding or experience
Unchecked - not restrained, controlled, or regulated
Succumb - give in to pressure, temptation or weakness; to yield or surrender
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