Gothic fiction with elements of crime, detective and sci-fi
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When was it written?
19th century
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What are the key themes?
Duality, good and evil, supernatural, society and the conventions of society.
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What were key Victorian suspicions?
Power of evil, unknown, science, hell, antavism
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What inspired Stevenson?
His childhood, Edinburgh, and stories he had heard about people who lived 2 lives.
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Who may have inspired the design for Jekyll's house?
John Hunter, a London scientist.
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The book has been described as a modern what?
Myth
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What type of book is it?
Novella
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Who's perspective is the main part of the novella told by?
Mr Utterson the lawyer
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How is the idea of social restrictions represented?
Jekyll has to create Hyde so that he can maintain his social status but explore his other side. Also Utterson "drinks gin to mortify his taste for vintages."
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What does Hyde represent?
The evil side of Jekyll
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What are the motifs in the novella?
Night and day and the appearance of Hyde and Jekyll. Fog. The door. Windows
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What is the linguistic technique used b Stevenson?
Interpolated narrative
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What are the key features of Gothic Fiction?
A combination of horror and mystery. Explores Victorian fears of science and supernatural.
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What caused the argument between Lanyon and Jekyll about?
Lanyon thought that Jekyll's ideas were unscientific
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What was strange about Jekyll's will?
Everything was left to Hyde in case of death or disappearance. Utterson feared blackmail.
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Who does Hyde pick on in the incidents we hear of?
The weak of society. A young girl and an old man.
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How many women are there?
3. The maid, the girl and the land lady
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Where is the book set?
London
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Why is fog and night important?
Hyde appears when he cannot be seen
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Does Stevenson represent that good or evil is more powerful?
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