Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Characters (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Jekyll's quote 'Man is not truly one, but truly two' reveal about his belief?
What does Jekyll's quote 'Man is not truly one, but truly two' reveal about his belief?
People have good & evil sides
What does Jekyll's statement 'I can be rid of Mr Hyde' demonstrate about his character?
What does Jekyll's statement 'I can be rid of Mr Hyde' demonstrate about his character?
Overconfidence & underestimation
Hyde is described as having 'ape-like fury'. What does this animalistic description highlight?
Hyde is described as having 'ape-like fury'. What does this animalistic description highlight?
His primitive & violent nature
What does Hyde's 'loathing at first sight' reflect about his character?
What does Hyde's 'loathing at first sight' reflect about his character?
Pure evil with no moral compass
Utterson says 'If he be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr Seek'. What does this reflect?
Utterson says 'If he be Mr Hyde, I shall be Mr Seek'. What does this reflect?
Loyalty & duty as Jekyll's friend
Utterson's affections are compared to ivy. What does this simile show about him?
Utterson's affections are compared to ivy. What does this simile show about him?
Steadfast & reliable nature
How is Utterson portrayed in the story?
How is Utterson portrayed in the story?
Moral centre representing rationality
What does Lanyon represent when his 'soul sickened' at witnessing the transformation?
What does Lanyon represent when his 'soul sickened' at witnessing the transformation?
Victorian belief in science/rationality
What does Lanyon's eventual decline & death underscore?
What does Lanyon's eventual decline & death underscore?
Some truths are too overwhelming to bear
Who does Poole represent in the novella?
Who does Poole represent in the novella?
Everyday people caught up in events
What does Poole's swearing 'bible-word it was Mr Hyde' emphasise?
What does Poole's swearing 'bible-word it was Mr Hyde' emphasise?
Seriousness of the situation
What Victorian fear does Jekyll's loss of control to Hyde tie into?
What Victorian fear does Jekyll's loss of control to Hyde tie into?
Fears of degeneration