NAME : ________________________________

CLASS : ___________

DATE : _______

DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE

TOPIC: MORAL VALUES

Moral values refer to the values, lessons and behaviour that are accepted as good and
correct by our society. These values are closely linked to the themes of the book. For the exam, you must be able to: Draw values and lessons from the text Discuss the values found in the story Relate the values to your own life and to society as a whole

Values
VALUES 1 Loyalty and faithfulness EXAMPLES Mr Utterson protects Dr Jekylls name. Dr Lanyon keeps Dr Jekylls secret. Poole faithfully carries out his masters instructions. 2 Kindness and concern for others Mr Enfield goes to Edies rescue when she is attacked by Mr Hyde. Mr Utterson tries to advise Dr Jekyll to choose the right path Poole seeks out Mr Utterson to help his master. Dr Grant treats Edie with gentle care. 3 Courage Mr Enfield confronts Mr Hyde about attacking Eddie. Mr Utterson tracks down Hyde and also confronts him outside his house in Soho. 1

Patience and determination

Mr Utterson keeps going to Hydes house until he succeeds in seing him. Mr Utterson is always open and honest in dealing with his clients and friends and does not betray their secrets.

Personal honour and integrity

Trustworthiness

Mr Utterson is well respected as a lawyer who is sincere and dependable. Dr Lanyon is someone Dr Jekyll trusts completely to keep his secret. Poole is another person whom Dr Jekyll knows he can depend on.

Lessons Learnt
Below are some of the lessons to be learnt from Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde:

1. We should be loyal and faithful to our friends and employers. 2. We should show kindness and compassion to others in trouble. 3. We should not be afraid to stand up for what is right. 4. We should always be honourable and upright in our dealings with people. 5. We should not get involved in bad or harmful activities because crime does not pay. 6. We should practise moderation in whatever we do. Dr Jekylls lack of control over his evil desires leads him to commit horrible crimes.

EXERCISES A. Who do you associate with the following values? For each of the set of values, name any two characters of your choice. 2

1. 2.

Loyal and faithful Kind and caring

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.. 3. Honourable and upright --

.. 4. Dependable and trustworthy --

..

B.

Match the values in Column A with the incidents in Column B.

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1

Values a

B
Incidents The maid servant gives a description of the man who murdered Carew. Enfield helps the little girl

Showing compassion for the less fortunate

2 3

Displaying courage Being neighbourly and civicminded Co-operating with the law/authorities

b c

who was trampled on by Mr Hyde. Dr Jekyll is known as a good host and guest. My Utterson keeps watch

and finally confronts Mr Hyde. The neighbours come to he

Being outwardly sociable and friendly

aid of the little girl who was trampled upon.