Jekyll & Hyde Ch. 9-10

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What is the narrative form of Chapter 9?

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First person narrative.

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What were 19th century 'penny dreadfuls'?

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Cheap fictional booklets that told stories of crime and adventure.

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What is the key revelation in chapter nine?

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That Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde are the same person.

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Why is Utterson the ideal person to bring together the 'evidence' as we reach the end of the story?

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His reliable and rational character make him trustworthy.

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Which quote best uses animal imagery to show how Jekyll feels that Hyde is an evil part of himself?

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'the lower side of me, so long indulged, so recently chained down, began to growl for licence.'

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What is the significance of the duality of man in 'Jekyll and Hyde'?

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It explores the conflict between the good and evil sides of human nature.

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How does Stevenson use setting to enhance the themes in 'Jekyll and Hyde'?

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The dark, foggy streets of London reflect the moral ambiguity and duality of the characters.

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What role does Dr. Lanyon play in the story?

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He represents the rational, scientific perspective that contrasts with Jekyll's experiments.

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What does the transformation of Jekyll into Hyde symbolize?

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It symbolizes the struggle between one's moral self and the darker impulses.

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How does the character of Mr. Hyde differ from Dr. Jekyll?

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Hyde embodies the repressed, immoral side of Jekyll's personality.