Starter quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' what was Lanyon's profession?
- a member of parliament
- a scientist ✓
- a lawyer
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- Who was the monarch when 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' was written?
- 'Queen Victoria' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' how did Lanyon die?
- He is attacked with a walking stick.
- He is trampled on.
- He dies of shock. ✓
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- Shortly before the release of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' Charles Darwin released a book called 'On the ______ of Species'.
- 'Origin' ✓
- Which of the following is an idea from Charles Darwin's work which caused fear for some readers at the time 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' was published?
- evolution ✓
- galvanisation
- the story of creation
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Lanyon describes Jekyll's experimentation as "______ balderdash."
- 'unscientific' ✓
Exit quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', it can be argued that Jekyll's experimentations are...
- worthless
- valid
- reckless ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Stevenson uses Dr. Lanyon as a ______ to Dr. Jekyll
- 'foil' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how does Dr. Lanyon represent contemporary views on scientific development?
- Lanyon is the rational face of science. ✓
- Lanyon is the irrational face of science.
- Lanyon represents the fear of evolution.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', arguably Stevenson uses Lanyon to explore his criticisms of unfettered experimentation. What does unfettered mean?
- unrestrained ✓
- restrained
- cautious
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how does Stevenson represent the contemporary, conflicting views around scientific development?
- Lanyon acts as a foil to Jekyll ✓
- differing narrative viewpoints at the end of the novella ✓
- uses quotations from 'On the Origin of Species'
- explains his own viewpoint through the character of Lanyon
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', complete this quote said by Jekyll about Lanyon: "hide-bound ______."
- 'pedant' ✓
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Key learning points
- In literature, a foil is a contrasting character who highlights another’s qualities or flaws.
- Lanyon acts as a foil to Jekyll in the novella.
- Lanyon represents the rational and reputable face of science, highlighting Jekyll’s recklessness.
- Some argue that Lanyon represents Stevenson’s own criticisms of unfettered scientific experimentation.
- Lanyon and Jekyll’s conflict may represent the contemporary concerns about science.
Common misconception
Stevenson was extremely critical of science.
Stevenson certainly plays on contemporary fears over unfettered scientific development. Whilst his novella could be seen as a criticism of this, the extent to which which Stevenson uses the text as his own personal criticism is arguable.
Keywords
Foil - a character contrasting with the main character, highlighting differences
Protagonist - the main character in a story, often the hero
Reckless - acting without thinking, taking risks without considering consequences
Unfettered - free and unrestrained, not held back or restricted
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