acting against moral principles or accepted standards of conduct

typical example or original model of a character, theme or pattern in literature and art

rise above or go beyond limits, often in terms of understanding or experience

give in to pressure, temptation or weakness; to yield or surrender

'Jekyll and Hyde': a critique of unchecked scientific ambition

English

'Jekyll and Hyde': technology and dehumanisation

'Jekyll and Hyde': urbanisation and social divisions

'Jekyll and Hyde': progress versus primal instincts

'Jekyll and Hyde': moral decay and respectability

'Jekyll and Hyde': repression and fragmented identities

Writing an extended response about 'Jekyll and Hyde'

In 'Jekyll and Hyde': society as the villain, pupils explore Stevenson’s use of certain characters and motifs to depict society as the villain in the novella. They dive into elements of the Gothic and analyse Stevenson uses hypocrisy and the character of Utterson to critique Victorian attitudes to social class.

In this unit, pupils explore 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' within the context of the Industrial Revolution. They first look at the importane of technology and industrialisation within the period and novella, before looking at the social consequences and implications of the Industrial Revolution.

Nineteenth century text: third deep dive

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

decreased technological advancement and stagnation in industry.

The Industrial Revolution was a time of ...

complete elimination of diseases through new medicines

increased ethical considerations in scientific research

a unified scientific community working together for the public good

the use of unethical practices in the pursuit of knowledge

What were the consequences of the boundless scientific ambition of the Victorian era?

an obsession with knowledge that leads to reckless experimentation

a deep commitment to ethical scientific practices

strong social connections and a desire for teamwork

undergoing physical or psychological changes from their experiments

Which of these are characteristics of the 'mad scientist' archetype?

notes detailing hundreds of failed experiments

a letter to Utterson, explaining his dedication to science

In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what does Lanyon discover in Jekyll's private cabinet that suggests he is obsessive about his work? 

Complete this sentence about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde': 'Lanyon's __________ at Hyde's transformation reflects Victorian fears that unchecked ambition led to horrifying outcomes.'

he experiences a physical transformation that makes him stronger.

he believes it helps him better understand human nature.

he finds freedom in expressing his repressed, immoral desires.

he wishes to impress others with his scientific capabilities.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', despite the pain, Jekyll enjoys becoming Hyde because ...

a close friend of Dr. Jekyll who supports his experiments.

a medical doctor who embodies traditional scientific values.

an antagonist who opposes Dr. Jekyll's transformations.

the father of girl Hyde tramples over in the street.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' Dr. Lanyon is ...

it led to the rise of a wealthy industrial middle class

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the class structure of Victorian society?

it led to fears of the consequences of unchecked scientific ambition

it encouraged unregulated scientific experimentation

it disregarded ethical considerations entirely

it promoted scientific discoveries over moral concerns

How did the Victorian era's emphasis on morality and propriety influence attitudes towards scientific advancements?

maintain social status while engaging in immoral behaviour.

engage in public charity without scrutiny.

pursue careers outside their social class.

Private personas allowed wealthy Victorians to ...

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Hyde can be described as ...

a respected scientist struggling with his dual nature and moral dilemmas.

a reckless individual who embraces his darker side without hesitation.

a villain who seeks power and control over others.

an uninhibited character who rejects societal norms entirely.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll can be described as ...

Exit Quiz

The Industrial Revolution was a time of ...