'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make a judgement on Jekyll’s attitude in the opening of Chapter 10.
Key learning points
- Jekyll frames this final narrative as a confession, yet he seems remorseless at times.
- Jekyll discusses the challenges of the conflict between human desires and societies expectations.
- Jekyll argues that good and evil coexist in all humans - except Hyde.
- Hyde’s existence allowed Jekyll to purge his inherent evil.
Keywords
Conflicted - Torn by opposing emotions or thoughts, having an inner struggle.
To repress - To suppress or force yourself to control your emotions, thoughts, or impulses.
Inherent - An intrinsic and naturally existing characteristic.
Coexistence - The harmonious existence of different elements, groups, or individuals.
Remorse - Deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing, moral anguish.
Common misconception
The end of Chapter 8 implies Jekyll regretted creating Hyde.
Jekyll is a very complex character, his actions need to be explored with nuance. The best responses will consider Jekyll's joy and regret.
Teacher tip
You may wish to set up a courtroom for the final practice task in the lesson. Pupils can take it in turns to act as the prosecution, with other pupils acting as the jury. The prosecution must use enough textual evidence to convince the jury.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson for this lesson.
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 Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how are Jekyll and Hyde related?
Q2.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', how did Dr. Lanyon die?
Q3.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the final two chapters are written in the epistolary form. What does this mean?
Q4.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll's sealed letter is a symbol of .
Q5.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might it be argued Utterson does not do more to discover the truth?
Q6.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', an important theme is , meaning there are often two sides to every person.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In the opening of Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Jekyll feels conflicted. What does conflicted mean?
Q2.In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', it can be argued that Jekyll does not feel for Hyde's crimes.
Q3.In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Jekyll create Hyde?
Q4.In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is Jekyll conflicted by?
Q5.In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which word, meaning intrinsic and naturally existing, can be used to explain how duality exists in everyone?
Q6.In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations can be useful in illustrating Jekyll's self pity?
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