Author's purpose

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a thrilling book that explores the nature of humans. Author Robert Louis Stevenson creates two identities within a single individual, one good and one evil. He paints the portrait of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a kind man and respected doctor, who is also Edward Hyde, a violent man who commits savage crimes. The story’s strategically placed twists and turns keep readers anxious until the very end. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will make readers question who people really are on the inside. Its unsettling and brilliant plot makes the book as popular as ever today.

Based on the text, what message does the author want to convey to readers?

(Choice A)
that Robert Louis Stevenson and his book Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are underappreciated today
(Choice B)
that Robert Louis Stevenson based Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on his own identity
(Choice C)
that Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a fascinating story that explores human identity
(Choice D)
that Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has a dark, mysterious plot that entertains some readers and scares others

6th grade reading and vocabulary (improved and expanded)

Course: 6th grade reading and vocabulary (improved and expanded) > Unit 3

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