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    • Who is the author of "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"?
      Robert Louis Stevenson
    • In what year was "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" first published?

      1886
    • What genre does "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" belong to?
      Gothic fiction, psychological horror
    • Where is the setting of "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"?
      Victorian London
    • What are the main themes explored in "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"?

      Duality in human nature and the struggle between good and evil
    • Which theme is illustrated by a person who acts politely in public but behaves rudely at home?

      Public vs. private self
    • What are the key themes in "Jekyll and Hyde"?
      • Duality of human nature
      • Science vs. morality
      • Repression
      • Public vs. private self
      • The nature of good and evil
    • Who is Dr. Henry Jekyll in the novella?

      A respected scientist who creates a potion to separate his good and evil sides
    • Who is Mr. Edward Hyde?

      Jekyll's evil alter ego, representing his repressed desires
    • Who serves as the main narrator in "Jekyll and Hyde"?
      Mr. Gabriel John Utterson
    • What role does Dr. Hastie Lanyon play in the story?

      A former colleague of Jekyll who witnesses Hyde's transformation
    • What is the basic plot structure of "Jekyll and Hyde"?

      1. Exposition: Utterson learns about Hyde's violent behaviour.
      2. Rising Action: Utterson investigates Hyde's crimes.
      3. Climax: Dr. Lanyon witnesses Hyde transform into Jekyll.
      4. Falling Action: Jekyll isolates himself.
      5. Resolution: Utterson discovers Jekyll's body and confession letter.
    • How does the narrative structure of "Jekyll and Hyde" contribute to the story's suspense?

      It reveals information gradually, keeping the reader guessing until the end
    • What literary device does Stevenson use when he describes London's foggy atmosphere?

      Symbolism
    • What literary devices does Stevenson employ in "Jekyll and Hyde"?
      • Symbolism
      • Foreshadowing
      • Gothic elements
      • Epistolary form
      • Narrative perspective
      • Doppelganger
    • What does the fog symbolize in "Jekyll and Hyde"?

      Moral ambiguity
    • How does the Victorian emphasis on public respectability contribute to the central conflict in "Jekyll and Hyde"?

      It creates internal conflict as characters struggle to repress their darker impulses to maintain their public image
    • How does the Victorian context influence the story of "Jekyll and Hyde"?

      It reflects the era's scientific advancements and social repression
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