Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Themes
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Science, Reason and the Supernatural
The Duality of Human Nature
Reputation, Secrecy and Repression
Innocence and Violence
Bachelorhood and Friendship
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Gabriel Utterson
Dr. Hastie Lanyon
Mr. Enfield
Poole
Symbols
All Symbols
Mist and Moonlight
The Appearance of Evil
Letters and Documents
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All Literary Devices
Allusions
Flashbacks
Foil
Foreshadowing
Frame Story
Genre
Hyperbole
Idioms
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
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In Dr. Jekyll's confession letter, how does he characterize his own personality?
1 of 15
He describes his personality as inherently evil
He believes that he used to be good but was corrupted by Mr. Hyde
He sees himself as being both honorable and dark
He feels that he is a selfless but misunderstood person
What is the significance of Dr. Jekyll's interest in mysticism?
2 of 15
It gives him a way to merge his professional and private lives
It emphasizes the divide between his scientific career and split personality
It provides him a sense of relief during a stressful time
It contradicts his belief in the duality of man
What was Dr. Jekyll's reaction upon consuming the potion for the first time?
3 of 15
He felt physical and spiritual pain followed by a reckless joy
He experienced instant relief and tranquility
He fell unconscious immediately after drinking it
He felt no immediate change and assumed the potion had failed
What significance does the transformation into Mr. Hyde hold for Dr. Jekyll?
4 of 15
It represents an escape from his honorable reputation
It signifies an opportunity to publicly acknowledge his split identity
It marks the triumph of his scientific pursuits
It provides him a chance to rid himself of his evil desires
How does Jekyll and Hyde's relationship evolve over time?
5 of 15
Jekyll regains control over Hyde and loses interest in his transformation
Jekyll and Hyde become completely independent of each other
Hyde withdraws and allows Jekyll to come into prominence
Hyde takes a more dominant role and relegates Jekyll to the shadows
How does Dr. Jekyll react to Mr. Hyde's wrongdoings?
6 of 15
He relishes in the evil deeds and becomes Hyde more frequently
He feels detached and unbothered by Hyde's actions
He is shocked by Hyde's actions and tries to rectify them
He begins to feel guilty and so stops becoming Hyde
What significant change occurs a year into Dr. Jekyll's transformations into Mr. Hyde?
7 of 15
He loses control over the transformation process
Dr. Lanyon discovers his secret
He starts to enjoy transforming into Hyde
Science enables him to control the transformation better
What significant decision does Dr. Jekyll make upon realizing the shifting balance between his two selves?
8 of 15
He decides to find a way to balance between Hyde and Jekyll
He chooses to let Hyde take full control
He rejects both identities to create a new one
He decides to suppress Hyde and choose the better part of himself
How do Jekyll and Hyde's shared memories complicate Jekyll's situation after Hyde murders Danvers Carew?
9 of 15
Jekyll is tormented by the guilt over Hyde's deeds
Jekyll struggles to distinguish his own memories from Hyde's
Jekyll becomes increasingly obsessed with reliving Hyde's actions
Jekyll fears that his connection with Hyde will be discovered
What triggers Jekyll's transformation into Hyde while he's sitting in the park?
10 of 15
He deliberately decides to transform into Hyde
Hyde's desires overcome him despite his thoughts and surroundings
He unknowingly consumes the transformation potion
Utterson confronts him, and Jekyll's anger causes the transformation
What does Hyde's behavior at the inn signify about his nature?
11 of 15
His ability to blend in and hide his true identity
His struggle to contain his violent instincts and anger
His guilt and remorse over Carew's murder
His growing desire to connect with other people
After Dr. Jekyll goes to speak with Dr. Lanyon (as described in Lanyon's letter in Chapter 9), what does Jekyll's subsequent period of rest symbolize?
12 of 15
Jekyll's acceptance of his dual nature
Jekyll's decision to stay permanently as himself
Jekyll's temporary respite from his conflict with Hyde
Jekyll's triumph over Hyde
What is Jekyll's state of being when he writes his confession letter?
13 of 15
He has permanently become Hyde
He has destroyed all traces of Hyde
He has mastered control over his transformations
He is caught between transformations
How does Jekyll portray his relationship with Hyde in his confession letter?
14 of 15
Jekyll and Hyde both hate and pity each other
Hyde and Jekyll have a mutually beneficial friendship
Jekyll and Hyde respect each other's autonomy
Hyde is completely subservient to Jekyll
What is Dr. Jekyll's predicament at the end of his confession letter?
15 of 15
He knows he must flee to avoid being caught by the police
He has lost the ability to transform into Mr. Hyde
He is running out of the chemicals for his potion
He has found a way to suppress Mr. Hyde completely
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