LUOA English 9: Module 3: Novella: Jekyll & Hyde

What medical condition did Stevenson suffer from?

"Weak chest"

Who is the only witness to the murder of Sir Danvers Carew in Chapter 4?

A maid living near the river

In Chapter 1, the narrator refers to the biblical story of Cain and Abel. This is an example of which literary device?

Allusion

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in _______________.

Edinburgh, Scotland

At the time in which Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is set (the 1880s), there was little to no difference between the wealthy areas and the impoverished areas of London.

False

Evil deeds only ever hurt the intended victim, and there is never collateral damage for sin.

False

Most philosophers throughout time have agreed that humans are, like animals, controlled by their own base desires.

False

Round and flat have the same meaning as dynamic and static.

False

Stevenson died in his parents' home in Scotland, far away from his wife and children.

False

Match each literary point of view to its definition.

First person- narrator is a character within the story Second person- from the perspective of "you" Third person objective- narrative voice is an outside observer and includes only actions and words, with no inner monologue Third person limited- narrator writes from one character's perspective Third person omniscient- narrator writes from all characters' perspectives

What is the underlying theme about good and evil in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

Good people do evil things.

In Chapter 10, what is Jekyll's reaction to Hyde's murder of Sir Danvers?

He falls to his knees, weeping and asking God to forgive the deed.

In Chapter 6, why does Dr. Lanyon die?

He has an enormous shock of terror.

In Chapter 1, what crime does the mysterious Mr. Hyde commit?

He tramples over a young girl.

Read this quotation from the Greek philosopher Aristotle: "Every man should be responsible to others, nor should anyone be allowed to do just as he pleases; for where absolute freedom is allowed there is nothing to restrain the evil which is inherent in every man." Write a short paragraph that fully responds to the following questions: 1. Aristotle believes evil is "inherent in every man." Is this philosophy consistent with Scripture? Why or why not? 2. Do you agree with Aristotle that holding responsibility over one another keeps our evil instincts at bay?

I believe that Aristotle's opinion on human nature does match up with the Bible. This is because that he states that all of mankind has a tendency to do evil things, big or small. The Bible says likewise, that everyone has sinned. Although, I do not agree with his statement that holding responsibility over one another can hold our evil instincts back. I think this because though we may try, no one can be perfect and completely sinless. This is also in the Bible, and God's word is truth.

In your opinion, should Dr. Jekyll be categorized as a round or flat character? Remember: - A round character is a well-rounded, complex character. - A flat character has a simple, one-note personality and background. Base your answer on examples from the text so far. Your response should be 4-5 sentences.

I think that Dr. Jekyll should be categorized as a round character. His personality is so complex that sometimes it is hard to understand his reasoning. I say this because one day he would enjoy the company of friends, then the next he wouldn't even let his servants lay eyes on him. This behavior is definitely not a characteristic of a flat character. For this reason I think he should be categorized as a round character.

"*It was Hyde, after all, and Hyde alone, that was guilty. Jekyll was no worse; he woke again to his good qualities seemingly unimpaired*; he would even make haste, where it was possible, to undo the evil done by Hyde. And thus his conscience slumbered." (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter 10) Do you think Jekyll is actually to blame for Hyde's actions? For instance, should he have gone to jail for Hyde's crimes? Why or why not? Write a 5-7 sentence response. Use the text to support your opinion.

I think that Jekyll is to blame for Hyde's actions. Jekyll created Hyde, making an evil version of himself. He should have gone to jail for his reckless actions, because he endangered all of society and ended up murdering someone. Although he didn't realize it until it was too late, all of Hyde's evil deeds were a result of Jekyll's selfish decision. I think Jekyll suffering was a punishment for his actions, and he ultimately paid for them when he died.

Do you think Utterson is doing the right thing by trying to protect his friend's reputation? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

I think that Utterson is doing the right thing by trying to protect his friends reputation. As one of Jekyll's oldest friends, it is his responsibility to remain loyal to him. Although he discovers that the situation is more serious than he previously thought, Utterson could work it out with Jekyll while still being a good friend by protecting his reputation.

If Jekyll had confessed his struggles to his friends earlier, how would the story's outcome be different? Given what we see of Victorian London, do you think society would have helped Jekyll or shunned him? Write a 5-7 sentence response. Use the text to support your opinion.

If Jekyll confessed his struggles with his friends earlier, I believe that he could have solved the problem. If he recognized the problem he made by creating Hyde much earlier than he did, he may have been able to confide in his friends and solve the problem. Mr. Utterson obviously cared deeply for his friend Jekyll, and I believe that with Utterson's help, Jekyll could have ended his struggles. Utterson's love for his friend is what caused him to break into his laboratory at the end of the book. As for the rest of society, I think they would have shunned him if they knew the truth. They might have thrown Jekyll in prison for creating Hyde, or worse.

In Chapter 5, "The Incident of the Letter," Mr. Guest compared two samples of handwriting and found them both to be that of ________.

Jekyll

In Chapter 7, "The Incident of the Window," what happens when Utterson and Enfield find Jekyll sitting on his windowsill?

Jekyll greets them but suddenly closes the window with a terrified expression.

In Chapter 3, what does Utterson beg Jekyll to do?

Make a clean confession to him

Which of the following is NOT something the Bible says about human nature?

Man can only do evil for their entire lives.

How is Mr. Hyde consistently described?

Small, twisted, and wicked

Which of the following is NOT a typical element of a story's crisis/turning point?

Tension slowly builds over a few different incidents.

How do Utterson and Poole force their way into Jekyll's study in Chapter 8, "The Last Night"?

They use an axe to break through the door.

__________ are complex ideas and questions played out only in the imagination (and not in real life).

Thought experiments

This story's setting in Victorian London, with its safe and seedy areas, perhaps mirrors the themes of good and evil and dark and light found throughout the novella.

True

While living in France, Stevenson wrote his most famous works: Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Treasure Island, and more.

True

The crisis/turning point of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is probably this event:

Utterson and Poole axe their way into Dr. Jekyll's study.

A _________ character has a simple, one-note personality and background.

flat

In Chapter 1 of Jekyll & Hyde, we learn that Mr. Utterson is a _______________________.

lawyer and friend to Dr. Jekyll

A __________ is a piece of prose literature which is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel.

novella

Robert Stevenson's parents were disappointed in him, mostly because _______________________.

of his lifestyle and the fact that he abandoned the religious teachings of his youth

Lanyon and Utterson are two of Jekyll's _________________.

oldest friends

A ________ character has a fleshed-out, complicated personality.

round

Probably one of the most tragic things we learn in Chapter 10 is that Jekyll does not reach out to his friends for help. Instead, he ______________________.

secludes himself and dies alone

Authors often use _________ to compliment or reveal a character's personality.

setting

In Chapter 9, we learn that when Dr. Lanyon wrote his letter he was in a state of _________________.

shock, disbelief, and horror

For Chapters 1-8 of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson chose a __________ point of view.

third person limited

In Chapter 9, we learned that Dr. Lanyon's horror came from __________________________.

watching Mr. Hyde physically turn into his friend, Dr. Jekyll