Starter quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how are Jekyll and Hyde related?
- They are family.
- They are business associates.
- They are the same person. ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how did Dr. Lanyon die?
- shock ✓
- natural causes
- by suicide
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the final two chapters are written in the epistolary form. What does this mean?
- They are both letters. ✓
- They are written in the past tense.
- They are written from the perspectives of different characters.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll's sealed letter is a symbol of ______.
- 'concealment' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might it be argued Utterson does not do more to discover the truth?
- He worries it will put Jekyll in danger with Hyde.
- He worries he will unearth something damaging to Jekyll's reputation. ✓
- He worries it will damage his own reputation.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', an important theme is ______, meaning there are often two sides to every person.
- 'duality' ✓
Exit quiz
- In the opening of Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll feels conflicted. What does conflicted mean?
- torn by opposing emotions or thoughts ✓
- feeling lots of very similar emotions or thoughts
- having thoughts and emotions you do not understand
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- In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', it can be argued that Jekyll does not feel ______ for Hyde's crimes.
- 'remorse' ✓
- In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Jekyll create Hyde?
- to allow him to commit terrible crimes
- to allow him to escape the repression he feels ✓
- because he is an adventurous scientist
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- In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is Jekyll conflicted by?
- his desire to be evil when he should be good
- his desires and impulses which contrast with societal norms ✓
- his desire to be rich but also live a noble life
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- In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which word, meaning intrinsic and naturally existing, can be used to explain how duality exists in everyone?
- 'inherent' ✓
- In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations can be useful in illustrating Jekyll's self pity?
- “And thus his conscience slumbered.”
- “Hyde alone [..] that was guilty.”
- “I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck...” ✓
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Key learning points
- Jekyll frames this final narrative as a confession, yet he seems remorseless at times.
- Jekyll discusses the challenges of the conflict between human desires and societies expectations.
- Jekyll argues that good and evil coexist in all humans - except Hyde.
- Hyde’s existence allowed Jekyll to purge his inherent evil.
Common misconception
The end of Chapter 8 implies Jekyll regretted creating Hyde.
Jekyll is a very complex character, his actions need to be explored with nuance. The best responses will consider Jekyll's joy and regret.
Keywords
Conflicted - Torn by opposing emotions or thoughts, having an inner struggle.
To repress - To suppress or force yourself to control your emotions, thoughts, or impulses.
Inherent - An intrinsic and naturally existing characteristic.
Coexistence - The harmonious existence of different elements, groups, or individuals.
Remorse - Deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing, moral anguish.
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