context

• What type of allusion is prevalent in the text?


  Biblical allusion
• Why does Stevenson use biblical allusions in the text?


  To utilize a universally recognized symbolism
• How does religion affect the tone of the text?


  It adds seriousness and power to the text
• What does the reference to Cain and Abel symbolize in the text?


  It symbolizes the duality of Jekyll and Hyde
• How do religious allusions contribute to the theme of religion vs science?


  They highlight the juxtaposition in society
• What central theme is associated with transformation in the text?


  The connection between Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll
• How does the Victorian era's religious context influence the reading of transmorphism?

  It assesses morality through biblical perspectives
• Which biblical passage mentions transformation positively?

  Corinthians 5:17
• What does the passage from Colossians 3:10 imply about transformation?

  It should have a positive impact
• How does Jekyll's transformation challenge biblical notions of change?

  He changes without Christ's input
• What religious background influenced Stevenson's upbringing?

  Calvinism
• How did Stevenson's rejection of religion affect his family relationships?

  It significantly damaged them
• What aspect of Calvinism frustrated Stevenson?

  Its demand for impossible moral perfection
• How does Utterson's schedule reflect religious influence?

  It is set according to church bells
• What does Jekyll's prayer for redemption signify?

  His recognition of profound mistakes
• What societal changes in the 1800s affected religious beliefs?

  • Rise of agnosticism due to Huxley
  • Material comforts replacing spirituality
  • Criticism of Christian teachings by Strauss
  • Decrease in church influence and attendance
• How did the industrial revolution impact spirituality?

  It shifted attitudes towards religion
• What percentage of the population attended church in 1851?

  40%
• How did Stevenson use anxiety about changing beliefs in his writing?

  To create fear in the reader
• How was the novella received by religious communities?

  Seen as powerful and significant
• What did a sermon at St Paul’s Cathedral reference?

  Text from the novel
• How does the novella relate to the concept of good vs evil?

  It explores the essential duality of man
• What societal improvements occurred due to scientific advancements in the Victorian era?

  Improved everyday lives for many
• What was the population increase from 1800 to 1900?

  From 8 to 30 million
• How did the railway network expansion affect society?

  It allowed access to new places
• What was the growth in exports during the Victorian era?

  From £25 to £75 million
• What did Darwin claim about evolution?

  It occurs by natural selection
• How did Darwin's theories create fear among religious individuals?

  They contradicted creationism beliefs
• What features characterize Mr. Hyde in the novel?

  Ape-like and caveman features
• What does the term "troglodyte" imply about Hyde?

  He represents a regression to primitive behavior
• How does Stevenson depict the duality of social classes through Jekyll's house?

  By showing isolation from lower classes
• Who was John Hunter?

  Stevenson's inspiration for Dr. Jekyll
• What was Hunter's profession?

  He was a doctor
• How did Hunter acquire bodies for his experiments?

  Through grave robbers
• What notorious body snatchers are mentioned?

  Hare and Burke
• What crime did Burke commit to profit from body snatching?

  Murdering individuals
• How does the novel reflect scientific procedure?

  Through the interactions of the doctors
• How is Mr. Hyde treated when he visits Lanyon's house?

  Like a patient
• What does Lanyon's medical writing style reflect?

  The characteristics of medical writing at the time
• How does the transformation of Hyde back to Jekyll change their roles?

  Patient becomes the physician