Error Correction Worksheet: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Context

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Grade 7
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Error Correction Worksheet: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Context

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Understanding the Context of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Scene Summary: The story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is set in Victorian London, a city characterized by stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, morality and vice. Robert Louis Stevenson explores themes of duality and human nature through the characters of Dr Jekyll, a respected scientist, and Mr Hyde, his darker alter ego. The narrative hints at the burgeoning fears of scientific experimentation and moral decay prevalent during that era. The setting reflects a society grappling with rapid industrial progress, where the boundaries between good and evil are blurred. Key phrases such as 'the duality of man' and 'the mask we wear' encapsulate the central themes. Contextually, the novel comments on Victorian society's obsession with reputation and the hidden depths of human psychology. It is believed that Stevenson drew inspiration from contemporary scientific debates and the cultural tensions of his time, illustrating how societal pressures can create internal conflict. Understanding this background helps readers appreciate the symbolic significance of Jekyll's experiments and Hyde's emergence, which symbolize the struggle between societal expectation and personal desire.

1.
Identify one phrase from the passage that highlights the theme of duality.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain in one or two sentences why Victorian society's concern with reputation is important in understanding the novel.
[3 marks]
3.
Identify the literary technique used in the phrase 'the mask we wear' and explain its significance.
[3 marks]
4.
Which aspect of Victorian society does the setting in the summary emphasize?
Aa) Industrial progress
Bb) Social equality
Cc) Rural life
Dd) Religious revival
5.
What does the phrase 'the boundaries between good and evil are blurred' suggest about the novel's themes?
[3 marks]
6.
Describe how Stevenson might have been influenced by scientific debates of his time, according to the context.
7.
Identify and correct the factual inaccuracy in the following statement: 'Victorian London was a city with little concern for morality and social order.'
[3 marks]
8.
Explain how understanding the historical context enhances the reading of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

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Created
12/31/2025
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