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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Part 7: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Conflict and Resolution

Question 1 • IC English 12 - Deering

Which statement best contrasts the two texts?

Answer
A
Stevenson’s story explores fear and horror, while Poe’s story is lighthearted and comical.
B
The reader has direct access to the inner thoughts and feelings of Poe’s narrator but not those of Mr. Hyde.
C
Both stories are suspenseful, but only Stevenson’s story uses an unreliable narrator to create a sense of mystery.

Explanation

Poe’s story is told by its narrator, so readers hear his thoughts and feelings directly. Stevenson’s story is largely told through other characters’ perspectives, and readers do not get direct access to Mr. Hyde’s inner thoughts. Both stories are suspenseful and frightening, so A does not accurately describe Poe’s story as lighthearted.

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