Detailed analysis of an extract in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can analyse an extract from Chapter 7, ‘Incident at the Window’.
Key learning points
- Analysing an extract means considering its position in the text, word choices, sentence structure and context.
- An analytical introduction should start with a general statement about the text and then move to the specific.
- Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are appalled at what they have seen in Dr. Jekyll’s face.
- Their decision to keep quiet is to protect Dr. Jekyll’s reputation and is a sign of their hypocrisy.
Keywords
Significant - If something is significant, it is important or noticeable.
Vivid - If something is vivid it produces clear, bright pictures in your mind
Context - The context of a novel is anything social, historical or cultural that surrounds it.
Thesis - A thesis in literature essays is a theory that you suggest and then produce evidence to support it.
Common misconception
That Dr. Jekyll enjoys the experience of being Mr. Hyde.
Encourage students to notice the different ways that Dr. Jekyll has declined.
Teacher tip
A good discussion could develop from students thinking about all the reasons people might keep quiet about the bad things they know are happening.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde/'
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the missing word in the Chapter 7 title 'Incident at the...'?
Q2.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', who does Mr. Utterson like to go walking with?
Q3.What is the best definition of a hypocrite?
Q4.Starting with the first, put the events of Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' in chronological order.
Q5.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...
Q6.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?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the best antonym for significant?
Q2.When we talk about the context of a novel, what are we referring to?
Q3.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?
Q4.Starting with the first, put the stages for writing an analytical introduction in chronolgical order
Q5.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?
Q6.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.
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