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Dr. Jekyll's experiment is primarily driven by his desire to:
Dr. Jekyll's experiment is primarily driven by his desire to:
- Develop a potion for immortality.
- Prove the existence of a separate, evil entity within all individuals.
- Understand and manipulate the balance between good and evil within a person. (correct)
- Create a physical transformation that enhances physical strength.
The introduction of female characters in the film adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, compared to their absence in the novel, primarily serves to:
The introduction of female characters in the film adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, compared to their absence in the novel, primarily serves to:
- Illustrate the duality within Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde through contrasting relationships. (correct)
- Offer a critique of Victorian-era societal expectations of women.
- Mirror the structure of other contemporary novels featuring complex female characters.
- Provide a romantic subplot to increase audience engagement.
The reference to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in relation to Dr. Jekyll's experiments mainly emphasizes the:
The reference to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in relation to Dr. Jekyll's experiments mainly emphasizes the:
- Ethical boundaries that are crossed in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. (correct)
- Gothic elements present in both narratives' settings and atmosphere.
- Critique of industrialization and its impact on traditional society.
- Social isolation experienced by both protagonists due to their scientific pursuits.
The setting of Dr. Jekyll's dark laboratory contributes most to the theme of:
The setting of Dr. Jekyll's dark laboratory contributes most to the theme of:
The fact that Dr. Jekyll transforms into Mr. Hyde involuntarily later in the story suggests:
The fact that Dr. Jekyll transforms into Mr. Hyde involuntarily later in the story suggests:
How does the theme of hypocrisy in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reflect the Victorian era?
How does the theme of hypocrisy in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reflect the Victorian era?
Mr. Hyde's actions and eventual control over Dr. Jekyll most closely symbolize:
Mr. Hyde's actions and eventual control over Dr. Jekyll most closely symbolize:
The comparison of Mr. Hyde to characters like Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights primarily serves to highlight:
The comparison of Mr. Hyde to characters like Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights primarily serves to highlight:
Flashcards
Jekyll and Hyde Duality
Jekyll and Hyde Duality
Represents the duality of human nature, showcasing both good and evil within a single individual.
Jekyll's Experiment Purpose
Jekyll's Experiment Purpose
Dr. Jekyll's experiment aims to explore and alter the balance between good and evil within the human soul.
Gothic Theme
Gothic Theme
The gothic theme of the story highlights the conflict between humanity's civilized, rational side and its dark, primal urges, exploring the hidden depths of the human psyche where good and evil clash.
Hyde's Representation
Hyde's Representation
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Victorian Hypocrisy Theme
Victorian Hypocrisy Theme
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Potion's Significance
Potion's Significance
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Unconscious Unleashed
Unconscious Unleashed
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No Going Back
No Going Back
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Study Notes
- The story features two women, one blonde and one brunette, symbolizing the dual aspects of man and Jekyll's specific attractions.
- A man's descent into madness during mass inspires Dr. Jekyll's experiments to manipulate the balance between good and evil within humans.
- Like Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll experiments with science, venturing into potentially dangerous territory.
Jekyll's Experiment
- The dark laboratory setting and music create a sense of mystery.
- Jekyll, unable to experiment on others, seeks a potion to test on himself without fatal consequences.
- Jekyll is experimenting, not just with the mind, but with something deeper: the soul.
- Jekyll aims to demonstrate that good and evil coexist in every individual, reflecting the unconscious.
- Jekyll's transformation turns a kind man into an animalistic being.
- The narrative explores ethical themes set against the backdrop of the Victorian era's stark contrasts.
- Hypocrisy is a key theme, mirroring the works of Oscar Wilde, particularly in defying societal norms.
The Transformation
- Jekyll's potion transforms him into Mr. Hyde, his evil counterpart, illustrating the concept of duality within a single person.
- The transformation and the potion become an addiction for Jekyll.
- Unlike novels such as Frankenstein where there is an external villain, here the villain is within oneself.
- Mr. Hyde's mistreatment of his fiancé leads her to confide in Dr. Jekyll, highlighting Hyde's brutality, with Jekyll thinking he has control.
- Jekyll transforms into Hyde involuntarily, losing control over his transformations.
Loss Of Control
- Unleashing the unconscious makes it uncontrollable, resulting in Mr. Hyde becoming the dominant side.
- Similar to Heathcliff in "Wuthering Heights," Jekyll's unleashed dark side wreaks havoc, but internally.
- Jekyll's despair stems from realizing that evil resides within himself and his inability to control it.
- Like Heathcliff and Catherine, Jekyll is not in control of his feelings.
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Description
Dr. Jekyll, inspired by a man's descent into madness, experiments to manipulate good and evil within humans. He seeks a potion to test on himself, aiming to prove their coexistence in every individual. The experiment transforms him from a kind man into an animalistic being within the Victorian era.
