The Gothic Novel: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Test

Question 19 • Language Arts 12

Which best explains the connection between the climax and a theme in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ?

Answer

The theme “Evil cannot be hidden” is brought to life when Mr. Poole is sent to the chemist’s for more medicine.

The theme “Appearances shape people’s opinion” is brought to life when books and papers are found by Mr. Utterson.

The theme “Appearances shape people’s opinion” is brought to life when Mr. Utterson bravely suggests breaking into the lab.

The theme “Evil cannot be hidden” is brought to life when the laboratory door is broken and Mr. Hyde is found.

Explanation

The climax occurs when Utterson and Poole break into the laboratory and discover Mr. Hyde’s body, along with evidence revealing the truth about Jekyll and Hyde. This brings the theme “Evil cannot be hidden” to life because the secret identity and wrongdoing can no longer be concealed. The chemist visit and the discovery of papers help build toward the revelation, but the broken door and Hyde’s discovery are the climactic moment.

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