'Jekyll and Hyde': writing about Jekyll's culpability in the novella
I can write a nuanced response about the culpability of Jekyll.
'Jekyll and Hyde': writing about Jekyll's culpability in the novella
I can write a nuanced response about the culpability of Jekyll.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Jekyll makes it clear in his final statement that he was repressed by society and driven to create Hyde.
- Some readers may argue that Jekyll shows remorse in his statement, others may disagree.
- It can be argued that repression and remorse do not absolve Jekyll of culpability.
- Nuanced arguments should acknowledge, and critically dismiss, different ideas.
- Tentative language is useful for expressing nuanced ideas.
Keywords
Culpable - deserving blame or being responsible for something wrong or harmful
Nuanced - showing a fine and detailed level of understanding
Repressed - holding back or suppressing emotions or desires
Remorseful - feeling regret or guilt for a wrongdoing
Common misconception
When analysing, all pupils need is a clear viewpoint.
A clear viewpoint is important, but adding nuance will improve the quality of pupil responses.
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 serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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