'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can analyse how the theme of concealment is used to create detective fiction in chapters 3 and 4.
Key learning points
- Concealment is a key theme of both chapters
- Utterson's refusal to challenge Jekyll shows the code of secrecy, allowing gentlemen to protect their reputations
- The will and the letter carried by Carew show that letters and documents hold secrets
- Carew's death is treated with alarm due to his social class and status
- The walking stick is an important clue which links to the form of detective fiction
Keywords
Reputation - The way in which an individual or entity is perceived by others and by society is called their reputation.
Concealment - The act of hiding or preventing something from being known is termed concealment.
Detective fiction - Detective fiction is a genre where mysteries are solved by detectives.
Class - A system that categorises people based on factors like wealth, occupation, and other social markers is referred to as class.
Common misconception
Pupils think the genre of this novella is solely Gothic fiction.
Even without the presence of a detective character, the use of concealment and a carefully crafted mystery make this detective fiction too.
Teacher tip
Before teaching, introduce key symbols (e.g., fog, letter) to students. This primes them to spot and understand these symbols' significance as they engage with the text, enhancing comprehension.
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
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' primarily set?
Q2.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is Mr. Utterson's profession in the story, and how does it relate to the plot?
Q3.In Chapter 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is significant about Mr. Hyde's trampling of the young girl?
Q4.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', when does Utterson first see Hyde?
Q5.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the primary theme that runs through the first two chapters of the novel?
Q6.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why is Utterson so interested in Jekyll's will?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In Chapter 3 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Mr. Utterson visit Dr. Jekyll's house?
Q2.Aside from gothic, what type of fiction could 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' be described as?
Q3.In Chapter 3 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Dr. Jekyll claim to have been concealing his connection with Mr. Hyde?
Q4.What clue is found near the body of Sir Danvers Carew in Chapter 4 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?
Q5.Which word means: the act of hiding or preventing something from being known?
Q6.Which one of the following is not a symbol of concealment in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?
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