Worksheet on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Context and Dystopian Future

English
Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A comprehension practice worksheet exploring the context of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a focus on dystopian futures. Designed for Grade 8 students to analyze excerpts and themes related to societal control and human duality.

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Worksheet on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Context and Dystopian Future

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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding the Context of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

In a future dystopian society where technological control has intensified, individuals face constant surveillance and loss of personal privacy. Amidst this oppressive environment, a scientist named Dr. Jekyll seeks to explore the duality of human nature, believing that within every person exists both good and evil. His experiments lead to the creation of a sinister alter ego, Mr. Hyde, who embodies the darker impulses suppressed by societal constraints. The story reflects concerns about the excessive power of technology and the suppression of individual identity, raising questions about morality and autonomy in a controlled society. The setting—a bleak, highly monitored city—mirrors the internal conflict faced by the characters, symbolizing the struggle between conformity and private desire.

1.
In your own words, describe the societal setting of the story and how it relates to the theme of dystopia.
[2 marks]
2.
What does Dr. Jekyll's experiment symbolize in the context of a dystopian future?
[2 marks]
3.
Identify a phrase from the summary that hints at internal conflict within the characters.
[2 marks]
4.
Which literary technique is most evident in describing the city as 'bleak' and 'highly monitored'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Setting description
Cc) Irony
Dd) Foreshadowing
5.
Explain how the setting contributes to the overall dystopian tone of the story.
6.
Considering the context, how might the creation of Mr. Hyde reflect societal fears about technology?
[3 marks]
7.
Analyze the significance of the phrase 'loss of personal privacy' in relation to the story's themes.
[2 marks]
8.
Create a short paragraph describing a future society based on the themes discussed, using at least two literary techniques.
9.
Reflect on how the internal duality of Dr. Jekyll mirrors the societal dilemma in a dystopian future.
[3 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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