The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Context Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards based on the historical and social context of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, including Victorian societal norms and key historical figures.

$$1886$$

The year representing the end of the Victorian Era during which the context of the story is set.

Fin de siede

A term used to describe a period where people were varied about what the future held, specifically regarding fast changes to industrialisation and technology.

Daruens evolution theory

A scientific theory invented near $1859$ that caused fears that new changes could destroy society and replace religion.

Victorian expectations for men

The social standard that men should be Rational, Moral, Restrained, and Respectable, often leading them to be secretive about doing "bad" things.

John Hunter

A respected surgeon who hosted rich parties but secretly used grave robbers to supply him with corpses for dissection in a back-alley lab.

Gothic literature

A popular genre of literature characterized by features such as secret settings and supernatural elements.

Respectability

A trait considered very important in Victorian Society, forcing men to maintain a public image while hiding less moral actions.