Victorian Age
It started in this year
1837
The way they were published
In instalments
Three of his most famous novels
Oliver Twist, Hard Times, A Christmas Carol, Pickwick Papers
How does Robert Louis Stevenson explore the theme of duality of human nature through Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Stevenson shows that every person has both good and evil sides. Dr. Jekyll represents the respectable, moral self, while Mr. Hyde embodies the hidden, darker impulses.
Who ran the workhouses?
The church
It finished in this year
1901
The kind of narrator they had
Omniscient
The job he did that allowed him to publish his novels
Journalist
What role does Mr. Utterson play in uncovering the mystery, and how does his perspective shape the story?
Mr. Utterson is Jekyll’s lawyer and friend. He investigates the strange events involving Hyde and Jekyll, giving the reader a perspective on the story’s mystery.
The city of Hard Times
Coketown
This is the number of faces it is said to have
Two
The kind of plot
Long and complex
The age he was sent to work
12
How does Dr. Jekyll’s experiment reflect his views on morality and society?
Jekyll believes he can separate his “evil” side from his “good” side, allowing him to enjoy immoral actions without harming his social reputation. This reflects his struggle with societal expectations and personal desires.
The names of Mr Gradgrind's children
Tom and Louisa
The year of the Great Exhibition
1851
The main author of the age
Dickens
The reason why his father was sent to prison
Debts
In what ways does Stevenson use London’s setting to create a sense of mystery and suspense?
London is depicted with dark, foggy streets and hidden alleys, emphasizing secrecy, danger, and the unknown, which heightens the story’s suspense.
The year of the First Reform Act
1832
The name of the palace of the Great Exhibition
Crystal Palace
The author that wrote about duality in all humans
R.L. Stevenson
The story of an orphan published from 1837 to 1839
Oliver Twist
How does the transformation from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde symbolize the conflict between good and evil within a person?
The physical transformation shows that evil is a powerful, uncontrollable force.
What are some key characteristics of Victorian literature?
Victorian literature often focuses on social issues, morality, and the conflicts between science and religion or tradition and progress.