jekyll and hyde

• What type of allusion is prevalent in the text?

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

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

  It makes the text feel more serious
• What does the phrase “really like Satan” imply?

  It suggests a connection to evil
• What does “that human Juggernaut” compare Hyde to?

  A powerful Hindu God
• What biblical story does “I incline to Cain’s heresy” reference?

  The story of Cain and Abel
• What does the comparison of Jekyll and Hyde symbolize?

  The duality of good and evil
• How do religious allusions contribute to the theme of religion vs science?

  They highlight the conflict in society
• What is central to the text regarding transformation?

  The connection between Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll
• How does the Victorian era's religious focus affect views on transmorphism?

  It leads to a biblical assessment of morality
• What does Corinthians 5:17 imply about transformation?

  Only Christ can perform change
• How does Jekyll's transformation defy biblical implications?

  He changes without Christ's input
• What was Stevenson's father's religious affiliation?

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

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

  The 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 did Thomas Huxley advocate for in the 1800s?

  Agnosticism
• How did the industrial revolution affect spirituality?

  Material comforts replaced spiritual beliefs
• What did Strauss criticize in his work "Das Leben Jesu"?

  Christian teachings about Jesus' miracles
• What was the church's influence in society by 1851?

  40% of the population attended church
• How does Stevenson manipulate anxiety about changing religious beliefs?

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

  Seen as powerful, not just a shocker
• What did a sermon at St Paul’s Cathedral use from the novella?

  Text concerning good vs evil
• What did the industrial revolution improve in society?

  Everyday lives of the population
• What was the population increase from 1800 to 1900?

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

  Enabled access to new places for many
• What did Darwin claim about evolution?

  It occurs by natural selection
• What fear arose from Darwin's theories?

  Fear of conflict with religion
• How does Hyde's characterization relate to Darwinism?

  He represents regression to primitive stages
• Who is considered Stevenson's inspiration for Dr. Jekyll?

  John Hunter
• What does "fin de siècle" refer to?

  The end of the nineteenth century
• How did societal fears manifest in late 19th-century art?

  Through anxiety about the unknown
• What was a significant change in the church's influence by 1829?

  Oath dismissing Catholic beliefs was lifted
• How did the church's influence change by 1851?

  It lost a lot of its societal influence
• How does Stevenson reflect societal changes in his writing?

  By manipulating reader anxiety and fear
• What are the key themes related to religion in the text?

  • Biblical allusion and symbolism
  • Religion vs science
  • Transformation and morality
  • Impact of religious beliefs on characters
• How does Stevenson portray the duality of human nature?

  • Through the characters of Jekyll and Hyde
  • Use of biblical references (Cain and Abel)
  • Contrast between good and evil actions
• What societal changes influenced religious beliefs in the 1800s?

  • Rise of agnosticism and skepticism
  • Impact of the industrial revolution
  • Criticism of Christian teachings
  • Decline in church attendance
• How does Freud's theory relate to the characters in the novel?

  • Hyde as the id (primitive desires)
  • Jekyll as the ego (balance of desires)
  • Conflict between id and ego reflects societal issues