Jekyll and Hyde

• What is the main theme in "Jekyll and Hyde"?

  Duel nature of humanity
• How did Robert Louis Stevenson describe his writing process on the theme of duality?

  He sought a vehicle for man's double being
• What does Stevenson refer to as "myself" and "the other fellow"?

  Two aspects of his consciousness
• What are the names of the two characters representing duality?

  1. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• What does Jekyll explain about human beings in chapter 10?

  They are co-mingled out of good and evil
• How does Stevenson present the theme of duality through genre?

  • Combines gothic fiction and scientific journal
  • Gothic elements: monsters, horror, death
  • Scientific elements: dispassionate narrative, evidence
• What is the effect of combining gothic fiction and scientific journal genres?

  Creates fear while offering rational explanations
• Where is "Jekyll and Hyde" set?

  London
• What societal change is reflected in the setting of London during the 1800s?

  Influx of working-class people into cities
• How did the upper classes react to the influx of lower classes in London?

  Created areas they would not enter
• What does the division of London symbolize in "Jekyll and Hyde"?

  • Represents duality in society
  • Rich vs. poor areas
  • Fear and fascination with the other
• How does the setting of Jekyll's laboratory door contrast with the street description?

  Positive street description vs. sinister laboratory
• How does Stevenson use language to reflect duality?

  • Contrasting descriptions throughout the text
  • Example: "Trampled calmly" as an oxymoron
  • Reflects opposition in Jekyll and Hyde's nature
• What do the contrasting connotations of "trampled" and "calmly" signify?

  Opposition of nature in Jekyll and Hyde
• Gothic elements in Stevenson's work


  
  
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  Monsters, horror, death, representing the darker, unknown aspects of human nature and evoking fear, uncertainty, and the unknown.
• Scientific elements in Stevenson's work


  
  
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  Dispassionate narrative, evidence, grounding the narrative in empirical facts and reinforcing scientific methodology.
• Dualities in Stevenson's work


  
  
• Duality of Character


  A literary device where a single person contains two distinct personalities, often with contrasting traits.
• Oxymoron

  A figure of speech that combines two words or phrases with opposite meanings, creating a tension or contrast.
• Trampled Calmly

  An example of an oxymoron in the novel, highlighting the contrasts within Jekyll and Hyde's nature.
• Dual Identity

  The struggle between Jekyll's calm, respectable persona and Hyde's savage, destructive nature, illustrating the tension between their conflicting identities.
• Language as a Mirror

  The way Stevenson's language reflects the dual nature of Jekyll and Hyde, holding a mirror to the dichotomy within and inviting the reader to explore this paradox.
• Literary Commentary

  The use of literary devices to comment on real-world issues, societal norms, and human nature.
• Oxymoron Examples

  Other examples of oxymorons in the novel include "sane fool" and "dark light", used to emphasize the complexities of human nature.
• Split Personality

  A condition in which two distinct personalities, often with conflicting traits, coexist within a single individual.
• Symbolic Meaning

  The mirror in the novel serves as a symbol for self-awareness, reflection, and introspection, highlighting the importance of understanding one's own nature.
• Reader Engagement

  The use of language as a mirror engages the reader, encouraging them to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the dualities within themselves.
• Contrast and Tension

  The use of contrasting language and imagery creates tension and highlights the complexities within Jekyll and Hyde's nature, drawing the reader's attention to the dualities at play.
• Reflection and Introspection

  The novel's exploration of reflection and introspection encourages readers to examine their own dualities and the complexities of human nature.