Science and religion (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will revisit the theme of science and religion in the novel, considering how Stevenson uses Hyde’s creation to play on Victorian readers’ fears about new scientific advancement.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which character is Dr Jekyll's dramatic foil?

Mr Hyde Mr Utterson Dr Lanyon

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Q2.Why did many pious Victorians fear Darwin's theory of evolution?

It contradicted their belief in the creation story and therefore, their identity. Many Victorians believed that the Bible was a guide to a moral life. They believed that science was going down a path of evil, like Frankenstein's monster.

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Q3.Stevenson presents Dr Jekyll and Dr Lanyon as contrasting characters. What does he use this contrast to explore?

The idea that science can be practised in many different ways. The idea that Victorian gentlemen were under pressure to conform to social expectations. The idea that scientific advancements questioned religious beliefs.

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Q4.Which quotation shows that Dr Lanyon is dismissive of Dr Jekyll's science?

'"Oh God!" I screamed and "Oh God!" again and again' 'unscientific baulderdash' 'lean, long, dusty, dreary and yet somehow loveable'

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Q5.What does the quotation “O God!” I screamed, and “O God!” again and again’ suggest?

Dr Lanyon is scared of Dr Jekyll. Dr Lanyon thinks that he is witnessing a religious vision as Jekyll has created another human life. Dr Lanyon is calling upon God as he fears what he has witnessed goes against his faith.

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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!

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which character is Dr Jekyll's dramatic foil?

Mr Hyde Mr Utterson Dr Lanyon

1/5

Q2.Why did many pious Victorians fear Darwin's theory of evolution?

2/5

Q3.Stevenson presents Dr Jekyll and Dr Lanyon as contrasting characters. What does he use this contrast to explore?

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Q4.Which quotation shows that Dr Lanyon is dismissive of Dr Jekyll's science?

'"Oh God!" I screamed and "Oh God!" again and again' 'unscientific baulderdash' 'lean, long, dusty, dreary and yet somehow loveable'

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Q5.What does the quotation “O God!” I screamed, and “O God!” again and again’ suggest?

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Lesson 4 - Analysing Science and Religion for 'Jekyll and Hyde'

This quiz consolidates your analysis of the creation of Hyde and how this relates to the themes of science and religion in the novella.

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Q1.What does 'sacrilege' mean?

Religious sacrifice Sin/evil deed New scientific advancement

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Q2.Which character is dehumanised in the novella?

Mr Utterson Dr Jekyll Mr Hyde

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Q3.What does 'ape-like fury' allude/refer to?

The Bible Lombroso's theory of physiognomy Darwin's theory of evolution

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Q4.Which quotation best supports the idea that Jekyll’s creation of Hyde was sacrilegious (evil)?

'Satan's signature upon a face' 'Ape like fury' 'The smile was struck from his face'

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Q5.Which quotation shows Jekyll losing freedom as he loses control of Hyde?

'Unscientific balderdash' 'Satan's signature upon a face' 'like some disconsolate prisoner'

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Lesson 4 - Analysing Science and Religion for 'Jekyll and Hyde'

This quiz consolidates your analysis of the creation of Hyde and how this relates to the themes of science and religion in the novella.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.What does 'sacrilege' mean?

Religious sacrifice Sin/evil deed New scientific advancement

1/5

Q2.Which character is dehumanised in the novella?

Mr Utterson Dr Jekyll Mr Hyde

2/5

Q3.What does 'ape-like fury' allude/refer to?

The Bible Lombroso's theory of physiognomy Darwin's theory of evolution

3/5

Q4.Which quotation best supports the idea that Jekyll’s creation of Hyde was sacrilegious (evil)?

'Satan's signature upon a face' 'Ape like fury' 'The smile was struck from his face'

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Q5.Which quotation shows Jekyll losing freedom as he loses control of Hyde?

'Unscientific balderdash' 'Satan's signature upon a face' 'like some disconsolate prisoner'

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Lesson summary: Science and religion (Part 2)

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