Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Good vs Evil
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Match each character or concept with its description from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:

Dr. Jekyll = The scientist who seeks to separate good and evil. Mr. Hyde = The embodiment of pure evil and the repressed side of Jekyll. The Potion = The catalyst that unleashes Hyde. Laboratory = The setting for Jekyll's dangerous experiments and transformations.

Match the following themes with their representation in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:

Duality = Represented through Jekyll and Hyde as two sides of the same person. Hypocrisy = Embodied by Victorian society's outward respectability masking inner desires. Good vs Evil = Struggles within a single person, rather than external forces. Addiction = The loss of control when using the potion.

Match the following elements from the adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with their significance:

Female Characters = Used to highlight the contrast between Jekyll and Hyde. Transformation Scene = Visually represents the internal struggle between good and evil. The Club = Hyde’s haunt; it represents his embracing of vice. The Fiancee = Shows Hyde’s brutal side and Jekyll’s attempts to control him.

Match each concept with its correct association to the story:

<p>Victorian Era = A time of extreme contrasts and hypocrisy, reflected in the characters' behaviors. The Unconscious = Jekyll attempts to unleash and understand this through his experiments. Ethics = These are questioned as Jekyll explores the limits of science and impacts to his soul. Repression = Jekyll's hidden desires which manifest as Hyde.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each character with a related description:

<p>Dr. Jekyll = Begins as a respected scientist but loses control over his experiment. Mr. Hyde = Embodies the dark side of human nature, acting on primal urges. Doctor = Tries to separate the good and evil components of human nature. Fiancee = Represents Jekyll’s struggle to keep Hyde from hurting those close to him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the literary device with how it is shown in the story:

<p>Symbolism = The potion and the physical transformation symbolize the release of inner evil. Foreshadowing = Hints at Dr. Jekylls ultimate loss of control. Irony = The acclaimed doctor is secretly a monster. Allegory = The story critiques the Victorian Era's hypocrisy by showing the contrast between public appearance and private vice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors / protagonists with the dark side of their characters:

<p>Stevenson = Explores the internal battle between good and evil within a single character. Wilde = Criticizes societal constraints, prompting characters to defy expectations and embrace hypocrisy. Heathcliff = Represents how one’s destructive tendencies impacts those around them. Frankenstein = Questions the ethics of science while exploring forbidden experiments that challenge nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each of the following settings or objects to its significance in the story:

<p>London = Implies a societal backdrop where duality exists beneath the surface. The door = Leads to the lab which represents the hidden, darker aspects of humanity. Jekyll's House = Represents the respectable facade that conceals hidden secrets. The laboratory = Is where Jekyll conducts his experiments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Jekyll and Hyde Duality

Represents the dual nature of man, showcasing the internal struggle between good and evil within a single person.

Experiment on Good and Evil

Dr. Jekyll's experiment explores the balance between good and evil in human nature, delving into the unconscious.

Mr. Hyde

The darker, repressed side of Dr. Jekyll, embodying pure evil and destructive impulses.

Victorian Hypocrisy

The novel reveals the hypocrisy of Victorian society, where outward appearances of virtue often masked hidden vices.

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Potion as Addiction

The potion serves as a catalyst, and the change becomes an irresistible compulsion, like a drug.

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Uncontrollable Unconscious

Once the evil side (Hyde) is unleashed from the unconscious, it becomes increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to control.

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Experimenting on the Soul

Jekyll's experiment delves into deeper aspects of human existence by exploring the soul, not just the mind.

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Ethics of Experimentation

Dr. Jekyll's experiment represents the moral and ethical issues arising from attempting to separate good and evil within a person.

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Study Notes

  • The story features two women who represent the different sides of the protagonist's attractions.
  • A man's evil side takes over during mass, sparking Dr. Jekyll's interest due to his experiments on the balance of good and evil within people.
  • Jekyll's scientific experimentation is comparable to that in "Frankenstein."

The Experiment

  • The setting is a dark laboratory, and Dr. Jekyll seeks a potion to test on himself since he cannot experiment on others.
  • Dr. Jekyll delves into the soul, exploring something deeper than the mind.
  • Jekyll believes good and evil are present and interlinked within each person, and his work involves the unconscious.
  • A kind man transforms into an animalistic figure, signifying experimentation with the unconscious.
  • The story engages with ethics, reflecting the extreme contrasts of the Victorian era, where good and evil were seen as distinct forces to be combatted.
  • Hypocrisy is a theme.

Transformation

  • Jekyll's potion transforms him into Mr. Hyde, his evil alter ego, representing duality.
  • The potion and transformation become an addiction for Dr. Jekyll.

Good vs Evil

  • Unlike the novel, the movie includes female characters to highlight the contrast between Jekyll and Hyde, emphasizing that the villain resides within.
  • Hyde's fiance describes him to Jekyll as a brute and the devil.
  • Despite believing he is in control, Jekyll transforms into Hyde involuntarily.

Unconscious Unleashed

  • Once unleashed, the unconscious becomes uncontrollable, with Mr. Hyde becoming the dominant side.
  • Similar to how Heathcliff wreaks havoc in "Wuthering Heights," Jekyll experiences internal destruction.
  • Dr. Jekyll's desperation stems from realizing that evil resides within himself and his inability to control it.
  • Like Heathcliff and Catherine, Jekyll is not a master of his feelings.

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This story explores the duality of good and evil within a single person, themes of hypocrisy, and the consequences of scientific experimentation. Dr. Jekyll's potion transforms him, delving into the depths of the soul and unconscious.

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