Appearance vs Reality

• What does the disparity between appearance and reality signify in the novella?

  It highlights duality in characters and setting
• What must something project to fit the theme of 'appearance vs reality'?

  An outward image different from the truth
• How does hiding a mess with a blanket relate to the theme of appearance vs reality?

  It creates a false impression of tidiness
• What does the door symbolize in "The Story of the Door"?

  It prevents the revelation of one's true nature
• How does Hyde transcend the balance between appearance and reality?

  He possesses a key that symbolizes access
• What metaphor do doors represent in the novella?

  They symbolize transition related to appearance and reality
• What is the oxymoron mentioned in the study material?

  "Shady lawyers"
• Why is the phrase "shady lawyers" ironic?

  They should deliver justice but exploit others
• How does Utterson defy the stereotype of "shady lawyers"?

  He acts as the moral compass of the novella
• What does the overall form of the novella represent?

  An extended metaphor for appearance vs reality
• How do the chapter titles contribute to the theme of appearance vs reality?

  They are understated, contrasting with emotional content
• What effect does the juxtaposition of chapter titles and contents have?

  It emphasizes the dual themes of the novella