Jekyll

• What is the profession of the main character in the novella?

  Scientist
• What duality fascinates the main character?

  The struggle between good and evil
• What does the potion allow Jekyll to do?

  Indulge in immoral behaviour without guilt
• What are the consequences of Jekyll's desire to separate his personality?

  Leads to tragic outcomes
• What are the key character traits of Jekyll?

  • Intelligent: Respected doctor and scientist
  • Repressed: Struggles with unexpressed desires
  • Dual: Moral side (Jekyll) and evil side (Hyde)
  • Tragic: Hubris leads to downfall
• What key themes does Jekyll link to?

  1. Duality of Man: Good vs. evil within
  2. Science vs Religion: New exploration vs. blasphemy
  3. Reputation & Victorian Society: Public image obsession
  4. Addiction / Loss of Control: Choice turns involuntary
• What does Jekyll's theory on duality suggest?

  All people have a hidden dark side
• What does Jekyll's statement about Mr. Hyde imply?

  He believes he can control Hyde
• What does Jekyll's loss of control signify?

  His identity is deteriorating
• What does Jekyll conceal about his life?

  His pleasures and darker desires
• What does "the primitive duality of man" refer to?

  Animalistic side of humanity
• How does Jekyll change throughout the novella?

  • Beginning: Calm, respectable, confident
  • Middle: Loses control, shows fear and guilt
  • End: Overwhelmed by guilt, becomes Hyde
• What does Jekyll's house symbolize?

  • Represents duality: Respectable front
  • Hidden grim back entrance (used by Hyde)
• What does the potion symbolize?

  • Temptation and addiction
  • Freedom from moral responsibility
• How can Jekyll be used in essays?

  • Symbol of unchecked ambition and experimentation
  • Critique of Victorian hypocrisy
  • Exploration of repression, guilt, and identity
  • Tragic figure destroyed by desire
• When was the novella written?

  1886
• What influenced the writing of Jekyll?

  Darwin's ideas about human nature
• What personal experience influenced Stevenson while writing Jekyll?

  His fascination with duality
• What was unique about the first draft of Jekyll?

  Written in a fever dream