Question

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is said to be a novel of its time, meaning that it reflects the values and issues of the time in which it was written. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your position with at least two examples from the story. Your response should be a minimum of 5 sentences.

Answer 1

There are many distinctive contemporary references about the values and issues of that time.

Step-by-step explanation

The Victorian element in the story is one of the advancing technologies.

The Victorian period is known to have enormous strides which are made on different branches leading some beliefs in the society.

Another feature portrayed in the book is the British class rigidity.

Jekyll is regarded as the epitome of English.

Due to this, nobody believed that in his level of English would carry a foul that altered his ego.