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| Activity Type | Example | |---------------|---------| | Multiple choice | “Why does Utterson suspect Hyde?” (A: Jekyll’s will) | | True/False | “Hyde is described as having a handsome face.” (False) | | Sequencing | Order events of the Carew murder. | | Role-play | “You are Poole. Describe Jekyll’s strange behavior.” | | Writing | “Write a police report after Sir Danvers’ death.” |

The neglected door used by Hyde serves as a symbol for the hidden, evil side of Jekyll’s personality. While Jekyll enters his house through the grand, respectable front door, Hyde enters through the back door, which is dirty and concealed. This represents the dual entrance to Jekyll's life. dr jekyll and mr hyde burlington books

During the 19th century, science was evolving. "Physiognomy" was a popular (but now discredited) theory that a person’s character could be read from their face. This explains why characters in the book constantly comment on Hyde’s appearance—he looks deformed and evil. Additionally, the theory of (Darwinism) was new; Hyde represents the "ape-like" or primitive throwback in human evolution. | Activity Type | Example | |---------------|---------| |