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by Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Bournemouth in 1885, while convalescing from an illness. The original idea occurred to him in a nightmare from which his wife awakened him. In fact, Stevenson was disappointed that she had interrupted a "fine bogey-tale," but eventually…

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Why did Jekyll want to reveal his transformation to dr Lanyon?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 24, 2013 9:06 AM
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What is the evidence that a troubled person had lived in the room where Hyde was found dead?
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What caused lanyon to become mortally ill?
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Why did Stevenson need to kill lanyon off for purpose of plot?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 24, 2013 8:44 AM
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What do they expect to find that is not in the cabinet?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 23, 2013 10:26 PM
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How do they explain this mystery?
Posted by emily g #310547
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 23, 2013 7:44 PM
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What does hyde say in his letter to jekyll
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 18, 2013 3:11 PM
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Why did Hyde murder Sir Danvers Carew?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 12, 2013 8:09 PM
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In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde what causes fluctuating strength and weaknesses?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 12, 2013 5:31 PM
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Why did Dr. jekyll make the potion in the first place?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 12, 2013 4:28 PM
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Find and explain three quotations (first 2 chap) depicting urban london as a sombre and threatening place.
Posted by bonjour h #307865
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 12, 2013 4:25 PM
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What effect does mr hyde have on other characters (first 2 chapters only)
Posted by bonjour h #307865
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 12, 2013 4:21 PM
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dr jekyll and mr utterson both have hidden pasts. What are they ?
Posted by bonjour h #307865
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 12, 2013 4:12 PM
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What conclusion does Utterson initially draw about Jekyll? Explain why you agree or disagree at this point in the story.
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 11, 2013 2:11 PM
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who is poole? Why does he come to Utterson for help
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 11, 2013 2:01 PM
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Identify three things about Jekyll that makes Poole suspicious.
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what is Jekyll's complaint about the chemicals for which he sends Poole?
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who is Poole
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 09, 2013 2:46 PM
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In the book, what "events" gives us a clue that Hyde is Dr. Jekyll?
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Last updated by: maheen m #305465 on Mar 03, 2013 2:08 AM
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what is the tone of the book dr jekyll And Mr Hyde
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describe the conversation between mr utterson and mr hyde
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What is a world connection question for this book?
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what cultural fears, anxieties, and desires does Mr. Hyde represent?
Posted by jordan j #299763
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 03, 2013 6:51 PM
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what cultural fears doe mr. hyde represent?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 03, 2013 6:47 PM
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Why does Dr. j and Mr. h's relationship become so destructive?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 25, 2013 4:53 PM
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