Dr Jekyll (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will revisit the character of Dr Jekyll, specifically focusing on his downfall in chapters 7-10. We will consider how Stevenson uses this downfall to comment on Victorian society and human nature.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What does Jekyll try to suppress?

His inner evil His friendship with Dr Lanyon His curiosity

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Q2.What causes Jekyll to represses his inner thoughts, fears and desires?

His need for friendship His need to maintain his wealth as a successful doctor His need to maintain his reputation as a gentleman

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Q3.Why did many pious Victorians dislike Darwin's theory of evolution?

They felt that it was dangerous. They felt that it criticised their religious beliefs. They worried that apes would take over the world.

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Q4.In chapter 3, how does Jekyll's face change when Hyde is mentioned?

He smiles He turns pale He frowns

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Q5.What lie does Dr Jekyll tell Mr Utterson in chapter 5?

He will not see Hyde again. Hyde has been turned into the police. Hyde paid Sir Danvers Carew's family.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.What does Jekyll try to suppress?

His inner evil His friendship with Dr Lanyon His curiosity

1/5

Q2.What causes Jekyll to represses his inner thoughts, fears and desires?

His need for friendship His need to maintain his wealth as a successful doctor His need to maintain his reputation as a gentleman

2/5

Q3.Why did many pious Victorians dislike Darwin's theory of evolution?

They felt that it was dangerous. They felt that it criticised their religious beliefs. They worried that apes would take over the world.

3/5

Q4.In chapter 3, how does Jekyll's face change when Hyde is mentioned?

He smiles He turns pale He frowns

4/5

Q5.What lie does Dr Jekyll tell Mr Utterson in chapter 5?

He will not see Hyde again. Hyde has been turned into the police. Hyde paid Sir Danvers Carew's family.

5/5

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Lesson 8 - Analysis of Dr Jekyll in 'Jekyll and Hyde'

In this quiz, we will recap our analysis of Dr Jekyll, specifically focusing on his downfall in chapters 7-10.

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Q1.What happens in chapter 7?

Jekyll is trapped in his home because he's feeling worried about being caught by the police. Jekyll is trapped in his home because he's lost control of Hyde. Jekyll goes for a walk with Mr Utterson and Mr Enfield.

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Q2.Which of these quotations shows Jekyll losing his restraint?

“a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty” "weeping like a woman or a lost soul" "the large handsome face of Dr Jekyll grew pale"

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Q3.Stevenson uses Jekyll's downfall to criticise which aspect of Victorian society?

Patriarchal society Hierarchical society Repressive society

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Q4.In which chapter does Jekyll die as a result of committing suicide?

Chapter 10 Chapter 7 Chapter 8

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Q5.What does Jekyll explain in chapter 10 when he refers to his life being a 'dreadful shipwreck'?

He cannot deny his duality (two sides). He cannot control Hyde. He cannot be friends with Utterson and Lanyon.

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Lesson 8 - Analysis of Dr Jekyll in 'Jekyll and Hyde'

In this quiz, we will recap our analysis of Dr Jekyll, specifically focusing on his downfall in chapters 7-10.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.What happens in chapter 7?

1/5

Q2.Which of these quotations shows Jekyll losing his restraint?

“a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty” "weeping like a woman or a lost soul" "the large handsome face of Dr Jekyll grew pale"

2/5

Q3.Stevenson uses Jekyll's downfall to criticise which aspect of Victorian society?

Patriarchal society Hierarchical society Repressive society

3/5

Q4.In which chapter does Jekyll die as a result of committing suicide?

Chapter 10 Chapter 7 Chapter 8

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Q5.What does Jekyll explain in chapter 10 when he refers to his life being a 'dreadful shipwreck'?

He cannot deny his duality (two sides). He cannot control Hyde. He cannot be friends with Utterson and Lanyon.

5/5

Lesson summary: Dr Jekyll (Part 2)

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