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Jekyll & Hyde
themes
temptation of curiosity analysis
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What choice do characters face in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Adhere to dignity or succumb to
curiosity
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What do the "curiosities" in the novella challenge?
Victorian
ethics
and moral constructs
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How does the rigid moral code affect temptation in the novella?
It heightens the temptation of exploring the
unknown
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What does the notion of temptation contradict in Victorian society?
It contradicts the repression of
internal desires
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What is the most obvious example of temptation in the novella?
Jekyll's
desire to create
Hyde
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What two temptations does Jekyll succumb to?
Suppressed thoughts
and
scientific curiosity
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What does Jekyll's creation of Hyde suggest about Victorian London?
Pursuing
possibilities
can be dangerous and destructive
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What do Jekyll's experiments reflect about the era's anxieties?
Concerns about new
science
and thinking
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Who are the characters influenced by Victorian values in the novella?
Utterson
and
Dr. Lanyon
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How does Mr. Utterson respond to the strange circumstances surrounding Jekyll?
He
offers
logical explanations
to
others
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What does Utterson's private imagination reveal about him?
He cannot fully resist the
unknown's
draw
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What leads to Dr. Lanyon's death?
His curiosity about
Hyde's
transformation
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What does Stevenson create for the reader through the characters' experiences?
A similar experience of
curiosity
and
temptation
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How does the third person limited point of view affect the reader?
It builds
suspense
and intrigue
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What does Stevenson ultimately invite questions about?
The
value
of
curiosity
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How does the novella portray the conflict between societal norms and personal desires?
It shows characters struggling with their
internal conflicts
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In what way is curiosity depicted as a threat to societal stability?
It leads characters to challenge
moral codes
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What do Jekyll's experiments symbolize in the context of the novella?
They symbolize the dangers of
unchecked
exploration
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How do the characters' experiences reflect Victorian anxieties?
They highlight concerns about
morality
and
identity
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How does the story's structure enhance its themes?
It builds
suspense
around curiosity and temptation
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