If something is significant, it is important or noticeable.

If something is vivid it produces clear, bright pictures in your mind

The context of a novel is anything social, historical or cultural that surrounds it.

A thesis in literature essays is a theory that you suggest and then produce evidence to support it.

Detailed analysis of an extract in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

English

In 'Jekyll and Hyde: the Divided City', pupils explore how the city of London is used as a symbol of Jekyll's duplicitous life. In 'Jekyll & Hyde: Society as the Villain', pupils critically analyse the role the Victorian patriarchy and the class system plays in Jekyll's demise.

In 'Jekyll & Hyde: Duality and Evil', pupils explore how Jekyll creates Hyde to explore his deepest and darkest desires. In 'Jekyll & Hyde, the Divided City', pupils explore how Stevenson uses the setting of London to symbolise the duality of Jekyll.

In this unit, pupils explore the importance of settings in 'Jekyll and Hyde'. They first look at how Stevenson subverts our expectations of gothic settings, before looking at different settings and motifs in the novella. They finally do a detailed analysis of the 'Incident at the window' extract.

Nineteenth century text: first deep dive

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What is the best antonym for significant?

The reasons for its historical interest or long lasting success. 

The social, historical or cultural world it belongs to.

The complete set of characters in the text.

When we talk about the context of a novel, what are we referring to? 

That he is existing in a state of duality with the evil Mr. Hyde.

That he has gone downhill morally, physically  and emotionally.

That he is indifferent to society's bad opinion of him. 

In reference to 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what do we mean when we say that Dr. Jekyll is in decline? 

Focus of question (act/scene/chapter/character).

Starting with the first, put the stages for writing an analytical introduction in chronolgical order

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield seemed prepared to help Dr. Jekyll conceal the truth.  Which quotation best supports this interpretation?

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what does Mr. Utterson think will help Dr. Jekyll feel better? Tick all that apply. 

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the missing word in the Chapter 7 title 'Incident at the...'?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', who does Mr. Utterson like to go walking with?

Someone who likes to exaggerate the stories they tell.

Someone who pretends to have higher morals than they do in reality.

Someone who is always kind and charitable to his friends and family. 

Someone who takes a negative and intolerant view of other people.

What is the best definition of a hypocrite?

Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are out walking. 

Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield see Dr. Jekyll sitting at the window of his house. 

Mr. Utterson calls up to him and invites him to come for a walk. 

Suddenly Dr. Jekyll looks terrified and closes the window violently. 

Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are appalled and walk away. 

Starting with the first, put the events of Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' in chronological order. 

he wants to show how evil can flourish even on a day that is meant to be holy.

he is keen to stress how much Mr. Utterson likes to keep to a routine. 

Sunday is a non working day and so the characters have more free time. 

In reference to the 'Jekyll and Hyde', which is the most conceptualised way to finish the following sentence: Stevenson chooses to set the action of Chapter 7 on a Sunday because...

It indicates that Dr. Jekyll is open to receiving guests. 

It suggests the incomplete knowledge that the characters have about the mystery.

It indicates that Dr. Jekyll is open to having his secrets known. 

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the window to Dr. Jekyll's house is described as "half open." What is the best analysis of the quotation?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Detailed analysis of an extract in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.