Starter quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', how is Mr. Hyde's physical appearance described in Chapter 1?
- handsome and charming
- short and stout
- ordinary and unremarkable
- hideous and deformed ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', what does Mr Hyde collect from inside the door?
- 'a cheque' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', how does Mr. Hyde behave towards Mr. Enfield and the young girl in Chapter 1?
- indifferent and apathetic
- shy and introverted
- violent and aggressive ✓
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- What does the word 'supernatural' mean?
- when something is very natural
- confusing
- events or phenomena beyond natural explanation ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', how does Mr. Hyde's behaviour contrast with the society's norms in Victorian London?
- He is a philanthropist.
- He is a criminal and a social outcast. ✓
- He is a dedicated family man.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', what are the primary feelings Mr. Hyde's presence evokes in those who encounter him in Chapter 1?
- disgust ✓
- confusion
- curiosity
- fear ✓
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Exit quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', what does Utterson do at the start of chapter 2, which is not in his usual evening routine?
- go to bed early
- sit by the fire and read book
- looks at Jekyll's will in detail ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', Hyde first appears to Utterson in a ______.
- 'dream' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', which of the following words could describe Utterson's reaction to Hyde?
- revulsion ✓
- curiosity ✓
- anger
- frustration
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- ______ is the process of stripping individuals of their human qualities, reducing them to a subhuman state.
- 'dehumanisation' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', which of the following does not imply Hyde is connected to the supernatural?
- Hyde appears to Utterson in a dream.
- Hyde repulses Utterson and other characters. ✓
- London becomes unfamiliar to Utterson in his dream.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', what does the following quotation suggest about Hyde: "he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation"?
- He is malevolent and evil.
- His unsettling nature is beyond ordinary human description. ✓
- He is terrifying to look at.
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Key learning points
- Hyde first appears to Utterson in a dream, linking to the supernatural
- Hyde is consistently dehumanised in the description
- When he imagines Hyde, London itself becomes unfamiliar and disorientating to Utterson
- Utterson is disgusted by Hyde, but also deeply curious about him
- The oxymoron 'human juggernaut' suggests that Hyde is human, yet also has supernatural powers
Common misconception
Students might think Stevenson's ambiguity about Hyde's appearance is due to insufficient detail.
Stevenson keeps Hyde's description vague to engage readers' imaginations, amplifying the character's eeriness.
Keywords
Supernatural - Events or phenomena beyond scientific explanation are considered supernatural.
Dehumanisation - Dehumanisation is the process of stripping individuals of their human qualities, reducing them to a subhuman state.
Oxymoron - When two seemingly contradictory terms appear together for effect, this literary device is an oxymoron.
Juggernaut - A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution is often referred to as a juggernaut.
Revulsion - A strong feeling of disgust can be described as revulsion.
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