English Literature GCSE
Physiognomy
What Physiognomy means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Physiognomy
A pseudo-science popular in the Victorian era suggesting a person's moral character could be judged from their facial features.
Topics that use Physiognomy
- The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Physiognomy in the exam
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