Jekyll means what when he delivers the following quote?
"Though so profound a double-dealer, I was in no sense a hypocrite; both sides of me were in dead earnest; I was no more myself when I laid aside restraint and plunged in shame, than when I labored, in the eye of day, at the furtherance of knowledge or the relief of sorrow and suffering."
A. Jekyll feels more at home as Hyde than as Jekyll.
B. Jekyll feels more at home as Jekyll than Hyde.
C. Jekyll is equally himself when he is Hyde as when he is Jekyll
D. Jekyll wishes to set aside restraint instead of laboring during the day
Answer (2)
Jekyll's quote illustrates the idea that both Jekyll and Hyde represent authentic parts of his character, emphasizing the theme of duality. He claims that he is not a hypocrite, as both sides of him are earnest and true to himself. Ultimately, his acceptance of both identities highlights the complexity of human nature. ;
Jekyll expresses that both his identities, Jekyll and Hyde, are authentic parts of himself, highlighting the theme of duality in human nature. He feels equally himself when embodying either persona, indicating that he is not a hypocrite for embracing both aspects of his character. Therefore, the correct choice is C: Jekyll is equally himself when he is Hyde as when he is Jekyll.
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