English Literature GCSE
Atavism / Degeneration
What Atavism / Degeneration means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Atavism / Degeneration
The reversion to an earlier, more primitive evolutionary type.
Topics that use Atavism / Degeneration
- The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Atavism / Degeneration in the exam
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