Lanyon's Shock

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson uses language to develop his characters. We will also look at how he builds tension and consider how he creates a sense of mystery and terror.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is meant by the word duplicitous?

Being evil. Being deceitful and telling lies. Always telling the truth.

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Q2.Which of these is an example of a duality?

Good and evil Love and hate War and peace All of the above

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Q3.How is Henry Jekyll described in this extract?

He seems fit and healthy. He is very busy with his work. He seems pale and unwell.

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Q4.What does Utterson seem most worried about now?

Catching Hyde Henry Jekyll's reputation More people being murdered

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Q5.What is strange about Edward Hyde's handwriting?

It is nearly identical to Jekyll's. It is very messy and difficult to read. It suggests he might be mad.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 5

Q1.What is meant by the word duplicitous?

Being evil. Being deceitful and telling lies. Always telling the truth.

1/5

Q2.Which of these is an example of a duality?

Good and evil Love and hate War and peace All of the above

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Q3.How is Henry Jekyll described in this extract?

He seems fit and healthy. He is very busy with his work. He seems pale and unwell.

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Q4.What does Utterson seem most worried about now?

Catching Hyde Henry Jekyll's reputation More people being murdered

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Q5.What is strange about Edward Hyde's handwriting?

It is nearly identical to Jekyll's. It is very messy and difficult to read. It suggests he might be mad.

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Lesson 9 Quiz - Incident of Dr. Lanyon

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and concepts learned during Lesson 10.

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Q1.Which of these is the correct definition of the word pedant?

A person who cares about rules but often ignores them. A person who does not care about rules but does not ignore them. A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.

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Q2.Which of these is the correct definition of the word doomed?

Always lucky. Likely to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome; ill-fated. Likely to have supernatural power.

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Q3.How does Lanyon feel at the start of the chapter?

He has had a shock but feels as though he will get over it soon. He has had a shock and he is certain that he will die because of it. He has had a shock and wants to speak to Dr. Jekyll to save their friendship.

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Q4.How does he feel about his former friend, Dr Jekyll?

He never wants to see Jekyll again and says he now regards him as dead. He feels sorry for his friend Jekyll and wants Utterson to help him. He feels confident that he and Jekyll will be friends again one day.

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Q5.What are the instructions on the letter that Dr. Lanyon leaves to Utterson after he dies?

The letter is to be opened in the event of Henry Jekyll's death or disappearance. The letter should be opened by Utterson now so that he can solve the mystery. Lanyon says Utterson must take the letter to the police so that they may decide what to do.

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Lesson 9 Quiz - Incident of Dr. Lanyon

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and concepts learned during Lesson 10.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

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Question 5

Q1.Which of these is the correct definition of the word pedant?

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Q2.Which of these is the correct definition of the word doomed?

Always lucky. Likely to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome; ill-fated. Likely to have supernatural power.

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Q3.How does Lanyon feel at the start of the chapter?

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Q4.How does he feel about his former friend, Dr Jekyll?

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Q5.What are the instructions on the letter that Dr. Lanyon leaves to Utterson after he dies?

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