temptation of curiosity analysis

Cards (20)

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