Literary Analysis of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Ch. 1-4 )

How does the character of Dr. Jekyll develop from chapters 1 to 4?

• Dr. Jekyll's character becomes more transparent and open in chapters 1 to 4.

• Dr. Jekyll's character transitions from a respected individual to a secretive and mysterious figure.

• Dr. Jekyll becomes a villainous character by the end of chapter 4.

• Dr. Jekyll's character remains consistent throughout the chapters.

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Identify a theme present in the text of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

• Love

• Friendship

• Duality

• Good vs. Evil

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What textual evidence supports the inference that Mr. Hyde is a sinister character?

• There is no textual evidence to suggest that Mr. Hyde is sinister.

• Mr. Hyde is described as a kind and compassionate individual in the text.

• Mr. Hyde is portrayed as a heroic figure in the story.

• Descriptions of his appearance and actions in the text portray Mr. Hyde as a sinister character.

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Compare and contrast the personalities of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

• Dr. Jekyll is evil and sinister, while Mr. Hyde is good and respectable.

• Dr. Jekyll is good and respectable, while Mr. Hyde is evil and sinister.

• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have identical personalities.

• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are both evil characters.

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Discuss the impact of the setting on the events in chapters 1 to 4.

• The setting has no impact on the events

• The setting makes the events less interesting

• The setting causes the events to be resolved quickly

• The setting impacts the events by creating isolation and intensifying conflicts.

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What role does Dr. Jekyll play in the story's plot development?

• Dr. Jekyll is a minor character with no impact on the plot

• Dr. Jekyll creates a potion that transforms him into Mr. Hyde, driving the plot development.

• Dr. Jekyll is the main antagonist of the story

• Dr. Jekyll is a superhero who saves the day

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How does the theme of duality manifest in the characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are actually the same person

• The theme of duality is manifested in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde through the split personality of the characters.

• The characters represent good and evil separately

• The theme of duality is shown through their physical appearance

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In what ways does the author use foreshadowing in the text?

• Foreshadowing is used by dropping hints about a character's fate, mentioning significant objects or events that will play a role later, or creating a sense of suspense or anticipation.

• Foreshadowing is only used in non-fiction texts

• Foreshadowing is used to introduce new characters

• Foreshadowing involves revealing the ending at the beginning

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Explain the significance of the character of Mr. Utterson in the story.

• Mr. Utterson is the main antagonist of the story.

• Mr. Utterson is insignificant and has no impact on the story.

• Mr. Utterson is significant as the moral compass and voice of reason in the story, serving as a bridge between characters and driving the plot forward through his investigation.

• Mr. Utterson is a minor character with no relevance to the plot.

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How does the author create suspense in the narrative?

• Using humor to lighten the mood

• Including irrelevant subplots

• Using cliffhangers, revealing information slowly, building tension through conflicts, and creating mysterious situations.

• Providing detailed descriptions of characters

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