Literary Analysis of Novellas

These flashcards cover key themes, definitions, and notable figures mentioned in the analysis of Robert Louis Stevenson's and Henry James's works.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

A novella written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886, exploring themes of dualism and hypocrisy.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, representing deeper meanings beyond the literal.

Dualism

The concept of two fundamental and often contradictory aspects within a single entity, often represented in Jekyll and Hyde's characters.

Hypocrisy

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; a key theme in Jekyll and Hyde.

Sigmund Freud

A psychologist known for developing psychoanalysis, which explores the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior.

Id

The component of the psyche that includes instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of primal needs.

Ego

The part of the personality that is conscious and mediates between the individual and reality.

Super-ego

The aspect of the psyche that internalizes moral standards and represents the conscience.

Setting

The time and place in which the events of a story occur; in Jekyll and Hyde, it is London in the 1880s.

The Turn of the Screw

A novella by Henry James, noted for its ambiguity and themes of secrecy, ghosts, and human nature.