Read the excerpt from robert louis stevenson’s strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde:

strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde

by robert louis stevenson (excerpt)

i saw that, of the two natures that contended in the field of my consciousness, even if i could rightly be said to be either, it was only because i was radically both; and from an early date, even before the course of my scientific discoveries had begun to suggest the most naked possibility of such a miracle, i had learned to dwell with pleasure, as a beloved day-dream, on the thought of the separation of these elements.

which theme is portrayed in this passage?

a.
keeping up appearances in society
b.
science versus nature
c.
duality of human nature
d.
deception and disguise

The messenger says that the play the audience is about to see teaches that (mark all that apply.): life is transitory pleasure and jollity are no in the grave strength and pleasure are when man "lieth in clay" everyman will be called to a reckoning of his life this is a comic play

Which statement explains the relationship between literary devices and theme? literary devices are theme. literary devices distract from the theme. literary devices replace a theme. literary devices emphasize theme.

Why did dante most likely choose to write his views on christianity in an indirect manner when he wrote the divine comedy a) dante knew that his family would be looking for hidden messages of his well-being writing and the style gave them personal insight b)donte thought about his own christian views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it and by writing in the style leaders could do the same as dr. thought about his own christian views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it and by writing in the style leaders could do the same as they read it c) dante wanted to point out the church leaders feelings in a very public way so the style of writing allowed him to give names and grievances d) dante felt that writing for entertainment was for riders if you hadn’t fully developed the writing style yet