jekyll

• Who does Dr. Henry Jekyll symbolize in the novel?

  Repression and insatiable curiosity
• What is Dr. Jekyll's social status?

  He is a member of the upper-class
• What significant change does Jekyll make to his will?

  He leaves everything to Mr. Hyde
• How does Jekyll's character reflect his past behavior?

  He was rambunctious and possibly homosexual
• What does Jekyll create to separate his personalities?

  A concoction that creates Mr. Hyde
• What happens as Jekyll loses control over Hyde?

  Hyde appears uninvited
• What could Jekyll and Hyde represent in the novel?

  They may be one entity, not separate
• What does Jekyll's personality consist of?

  A turbulent mix of good and bad traits
• How is Jekyll's relationship with religion described?

  He has a turbulent relationship with religion
• What does the text suggest about Jekyll's religious studies?

  He was distinguished for his religious work
• How does Jekyll seek redemption?

  He turns to God after realizing mistakes
• What psychological theory can Jekyll be associated with?

  Freud's structural theory of the mind
• What class does Jekyll belong to in Marxist terms?

  He is a member of the bourgeoisie
• What does the trampling of the girl symbolize?

  The bourgeoisie's behavior towards lower classes
• What does the murder of Carew illustrate about Jekyll?

  Selfishness and lack of loyalty in high society
• Who was William Brodie?

  A well-respected member of the community
• How did Brodie live a double life?

  He stole from clients at night
• Who is John Hunter in relation to Jekyll?

  He is considered Jekyll's inspiration
• What does Hunter's house layout symbolize?

  The duality of upper and lower classes
• What are Jekyll's key characteristics?

  Moral, inventive, and erratic
• How does Jekyll's charity work affect the reader's perception?

  It increases the shock of his true nature
• What does Jekyll's intelligence lead him to do?

  Experiment with separating his evil side
• How does Jekyll's behavior change throughout the novel?

  He becomes increasingly erratic
• What is the significance of Jekyll's dinner party?

  It reveals his unusual behavior and secrets
• What does Utterson's concern for Jekyll indicate?

  His loyalty and curiosity about Jekyll
• What does Jekyll's confession reveal about his motivations?

  His scientific curiosity about good and evil
• How does Jekyll's relationship with Lanyon change?

  They drift apart due to disagreements
• What drives the narrative forward in Jekyll's relationship with Utterson?

  Utterson's curiosity and concern for Jekyll
• What does the power imbalance between Jekyll and Hyde signify?

  Hyde's increasing control over Jekyll
• What does Jekyll's sociability indicate about his character?

  He is well-respected and liked
• What does Jekyll conceal about himself?

  His pleasures and sinful side
• How does Jekyll attempt to re-assimilate into society?

  By renewing relations with friends
• What does Jekyll's inner "devil" represent?

  His deepest desires manifested in Hyde
• What does Jekyll's description of his physical state signify?

  His loss of control and respectability
• What does the phrase "current of disordered sensual images" suggest?

  Freedom from societal restraints
• What does Jekyll mean by "fortress of identity"?

  His struggle with his moral and immoral sides
• What does Jekyll learn about the balance of good and evil?

  They unite with greater force when isolated
• What does the phrase "Late one accursed night" imply?

  Jekyll's risky decision to experiment
• What does Jekyll's reflection on his discovery reveal?

  His regret for not adhering to moral protocols
• What does Jekyll attribute his partial success to?

  His state of mind when taking the potion