Understanding Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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What is the main theme of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?

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The duality of human nature.

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What is odd about the letter from chapter 5 'The Incident of the Letter'?

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It looks like Jekyll's handwriting.

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How does Dr. Jekyll appear at the window?

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Sad.

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What does Utterson's allusion to Cain in chapter 1 signify?

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He is fascinated by wrongdoing; Cain is a biblical reference to Adam and Eve's son who killed his brother.

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Who is Mr. Poole?

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Dr. Jekyll's Butler.

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What does the term 'duality' mean in the context of the novel?

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The existence of two opposing forces or aspects within a single entity, such as good and evil in humans.

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What role does Mr. Hyde play in the story?

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Mr. Hyde represents the darker side of Dr. Jekyll's personality.

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How does Dr. Jekyll's transformation into Mr. Hyde occur?

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Through a scientific experiment using a special potion.

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What is the significance of the character Utterson?

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He serves as the moral compass and investigator of the events surrounding Jekyll and Hyde.

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What does the setting of London represent in the novel?

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The duality of society, showcasing both the respectable and the corrupt.