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'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case

I can make a judgement on Jekyll’s attitude in the opening of Chapter 10.

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'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case

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Key learning points

  1. Jekyll frames this final narrative as a confession, yet he seems remorseless at times.
  2. Jekyll discusses the challenges of the conflict between human desires and societies expectations.
  3. Jekyll argues that good and evil coexist in all humans - except Hyde.
  4. Hyde’s existence allowed Jekyll to purge his inherent evil.

Keywords

  • Conflicted - Torn by opposing emotions or thoughts, having an inner struggle.

  • To repress - To suppress or force yourself to control your emotions, thoughts, or impulses.

  • Inherent - An intrinsic and naturally existing characteristic.

  • Coexistence - The harmonious existence of different elements, groups, or individuals.

  • Remorse - Deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing, moral anguish.

Common misconception

The end of Chapter 8 implies Jekyll regretted creating Hyde.

Jekyll is a very complex character, his actions need to be explored with nuance. The best responses will consider Jekyll's joy and regret.


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You will need access to a copy of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson for this lesson.

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6 Questions

Q1.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how are Jekyll and Hyde related?
They are family.
They are business associates.
Correct answer: They are the same person.
Q2.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how did Dr. Lanyon die?
Correct answer: shock
natural causes
by suicide
Q3.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the final two chapters are written in the epistolary form. What does this mean?
Correct answer: They are both letters.
They are written in the past tense.
They are written from the perspectives of different characters.
Q4.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll's sealed letter is a symbol of .
Correct Answer: concealment, Concealment., concealment., Concealment
Q5.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might it be argued Utterson does not do more to discover the truth?
He worries it will put Jekyll in danger with Hyde.
Correct answer: He worries he will unearth something damaging to Jekyll's reputation.
He worries it will damage his own reputation.
Q6.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', an important theme is , meaning there are often two sides to every person.
Correct Answer: duality, Duality, duality., Duality.

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6 Questions

Q1.
In the opening of Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll feels conflicted. What does conflicted mean?
Correct answer: torn by opposing emotions or thoughts
feeling lots of very similar emotions or thoughts
having thoughts and emotions you do not understand
Q2.
In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', it can be argued that Jekyll does not feel for Hyde's crimes.
Correct Answer: remorse, remorse., Remorse, Remorse.
Q3.
In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Jekyll create Hyde?
to allow him to commit terrible crimes
Correct answer: to allow him to escape the repression he feels
because he is an adventurous scientist
Q4.
In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is Jekyll conflicted by?
his desire to be evil when he should be good
Correct answer: his desires and impulses which contrast with societal norms
his desire to be rich but also live a noble life
Q5.
In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which word, meaning intrinsic and naturally existing, can be used to explain how duality exists in everyone?
Correct Answer: inherent, Inherent, inherent., Inherent.
Q6.
In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations can be useful in illustrating Jekyll's self pity?
“And thus his conscience slumbered.”
“Hyde alone [..] that was guilty.”
Correct answer: “I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck...”