Liminality is the physical process of transitioning across boundaries and borders.

If something is described as being pivotal, it is of crucial importance.

The time between sunset and darkness is called twilight.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 7: Incident at the Window

English

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 1: Meeting Mr Utterson

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 1: The Story of The Door

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 2: Search for Mr Hyde

'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 5: Incident of the Letter

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 6: Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 8: The Last Night

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 9: Dr Lanyon's Narrative

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: responding to Jekyll's confession

Introducing the Gothic in 'Jekyll and Hyde'

'Jekyll and Hyde': the importance of science and religion in the novella

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Lanyon as a foil to Jekyll

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Mr. Hyde as the embodiment of evil

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Mr. Hyde as a dangerous character

'Jekyll and Hyde': developing analytical paragraphs about Mr. Hyde

'Jekyll and Hyde': writing about Jekyll's culpability in the novella

'Jekyll and Hyde': exploring the duplicity of the upper class characters

'Jekyll and Hyde': planning a successful essay

'Jekyll and Hyde': writing introductions and conclusions

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining the novella's structure

'Jekyll and Hyde': exploring duplicity in a model essay

'Jekyll and Hyde': duality as a theme in the novella

'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality

'Jekyll and Hyde': refining written responses on duality

In 'Jekyll & Hyde: Detective Fiction', pupils explore how Stevenson uses the conventions of gothic fiction to expose key themes such as secrecy and concealment. In 'Jekyll and Hyde: Gothic Fiction', pupils build on this to explore how gothic texts are often concerned with hidden and illicit desires. 

In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils explore the ways in which victims and villains are portrayed, evaluating whether some villains are portrayed more sympathetically than others. In 'Jekyll and Hyde: Detective Fiction', pupils examine the ways in which Stevenson uses and subverts the conventions of detective fiction both to build suspense and to critique Victorian society.

In this unit, pupils complete their first reading and exploration of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. They read the novella in full, before thinking about the importance of the Gothic, science and religion. They then explore key characters and essay writing before writing about duality in the novella.

Nineteenth century text: first study

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', where is Dr. Jekyll sitting?

Utterson and Enfieled leave the court in silence. Utterson says "God forgive us"

Utterson and Enfield vow never to speak of the event again

Utterson suggests they try to get in to the building and check on Jekyll.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following **best** summarises the events following Jekyll slamming the window shut in Chapter 7?

What word means 'the physical process of transitioning across boundaries and borders'?

Utterson asks Enfield to never discuss the incident.

Utterson tries to enter Jekyll's property.

In **Chapter 7** of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might a reader infer Utterson prefers to preserve Jekyll's reputation rather than discover the truth?

Jekyll does not invite Utterson and Enfield inside.

Jekyll slams the window shut, keeping Utterson out.

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the below is **most useful** in highlighting how Jekyll prefers to preserve his reputation rather than reveal the truth?

twilight and the "blistered and distained" door

In **Chapter 7** of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which two examples of liminality does Stevenson use to suggest Jekyll's position between truth and secrecy?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which character does Mr. Utterson go on his customary walks with?

Utterson believes Hyde is blackmailing Jekyll.

Utterson believes Hyde is threatening to physically harm Jekyll.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why do Utterson and Enfield believe Dr. Jekyll writes Hyde into his will?

early morning - the first light of the day

after sunset, whilst light remains before darkness

The word 'twilight' is used to describe what time of day?

Dr. Jekyll locks himself away, refusing to see his friends.

Dr. Jekyll is hiding secrets from his friends.

Dr. Jekyll refuses to tell Utterson the truth about Hyde.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might a reader describe Dr. Jekyll as a recluse in the latter half of the novella?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', doors could be described as {{ }} of concealment.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the door in Chapter 1 is described as being "blistered and {{ }}."

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