Analysing Dr. Roylott in ‘The Speckled Band’
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Conan Doyle presents Dr Roylott in ‘The Speckled Band’.
Key learning points
- Dr. Roylott is presented as aggressive in 'The Speckled Band'.
- We can use the connotations of words to help us analyse a character’s presentation.
- We should always use tentative language when suggesting why an author has presented a character in a certain way.
Keywords
Snarl - To snarl is to make an aggressive growl or to say something in an angry voice.
Hurl - To hurl is to throw something with great force.
Connotation - A connotation is a feeling that a word evokes in the reader.
Tentative - If something is tentative then it is not fixed or certain.
Common misconception
Connotation is the definition of a word.
Connotation is a feeling that a word gives .
Teacher tip
You can ask students to compare how Roylott is presented as an antithesis to Helen.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In the story 'The Speckled Band', who is Dr. Roylott?
Q2.In 'The Speckled Band', what is true regarding the wealth of Roylott's family?
Q3.In 'The Speckled Band', what does Holmes find interesting about Roylott's lifestyle at Stoke Moran?
Q4.In 'The Speckled Band', what does Roylott accuse Holmes of when they meet?
Q5.In 'The Speckled Band', in which tone does Holmes call Roylott an 'amiable person'?
Q6.A is a feeling that a word evokes in the reader.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means to throw something with great force?
Q2.In 'The Speckled Band', what word best describes Roylott based on the quote: "fierce old bird of prey"?
Q3.What is a connotation?
Q4.In 'The Speckled Band', which two words does Holmes feel towards Roylott based on meeting him?
Q5.Why use tentative language when writing about author's intentions?
Q6.Thinking about 'The Speckled Band', what can you get from the single word analysis of the word: 'snarl'?
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