religion

• What literary work is discussed in the study material?

  Jekyll and Hyde
• How is religious symbolism used in Jekyll and Hyde?

  It shapes meanings universally understood by readers
• What role do religious references play in the context of gothic fiction?

  They contrast with immoral events occurring
• Why are biblical references significant in Jekyll and Hyde?

  They add seriousness to the fantastical concepts
• What does the phrase “I incline to Cain’s heresy” reference?

  It references the biblical story of Cain and Abel
• Who were Cain and Abel?

  First two sons of Adam and Eve
• What does Cain's act of murder symbolize in the context of Jekyll and Hyde?

  It symbolizes the origin of greed and evil
• How does the comparison of Jekyll and Hyde relate to the story of Cain and Abel?

  It symbolizes the duality of human nature
• What does the story imply about evil in human nature?

  Evil is intrinsic and cannot be eliminated
• What does Jekyll's confession reveal about his thoughts on existence?

  He questions the nature of existence deeply
• What does the phrase “law of life” juxtapose in Jekyll's confession?

  Human dictated justice with natural connotations
• What might a contemporary reader argue about Jekyll's punishment?

  He earned it by meddling with God's business
• How do religious allusions function in Jekyll and Hyde?

  • Solidify the theme of religion vs science
  • Highlight the juxtaposition in society
  • Ensure reader awareness of moral conflicts