English

Y11 English

Key Stage 4

Year 11

Jekyll and Hyde

In this lesson, we will consider some of the key contextual factors that influenced Stevenson when he was writing 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.

Context of the Novella

In this lesson, we will meet the character of Mr. Utterson and consider in what ways he is a typical Victorian gentleman.

Story of the Door (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson uses language and characterisation to build tension and apprehension. In the 'Story of the Door' chapter, Mr. Enfield tells a disturbing story about a mysterious and uncivilised man who seems to have a connection with a respectable Victorian gentleman.

Story of the Door (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will see how Utterson grows concerned about the connection between his friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and the mysterious Mr. Hyde. We will look at Stevenson's characterisation of Hyde and use of language.

The Introduction of Hyde

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson uses language to suggest that Jekyll is concealing the truth. In this chapter, the reader is introduced to the character of Dr. Jekyll and learns that he does not want to tell Utterson about the connection between himself and Hyde.

Dr. Jekyll was quite at ease

In this lesson, we will look at the imagery used by Stevenson to describe a brutal attack. We will discover more about the character of Hyde and consider how Stevenson develops his mystery.

The Carew Murder Case

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson uses the setting of Victorian London, as well as the weather, to help convey important ideas about the text.

Soho and Setting

In this lesson, we will look at one of the key themes of duality and explore how Stevenson develops some of the key characters, such as Jekyll and Hyde. We will finish by answering a question on how Jekyll's feelings about Hyde have changed following the murder.

Hyde's Letter

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson presents the character Dr. Lanyon. We will also look at how Stevenson builds tension and consider how he creates a sense of mystery and terror in the 'Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon' chapter.

Incident of Dr. Lanyon

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson builds tension through his use of language in the chapter, 'The Incident at the Window'. In this chapter, Utterson chances upon Jekyll and is horrified by what he witnesses.

The Incident at the window

In this lesson, we will learn more about the strange goings on at Jekyll's home. We will look at how Stevenson develops mystery and tension through his use of language and characterisation.

The Last Night (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will take a closer look at the characters of Poole and Utterson and we will see how Stevenson uses them to illustrate key themes and move the action forward.

The Last Night (Part 2)

In this lesson, we look at how Stevenson uses the narrative of Dr. Lanyon to explore his character. We will learn the words 'composure' and 'decorum' before reading sections from 'The Last Night' and 'Dr. Lanyon's Narrative'.

Dr Lanyon's Narrative (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will discover the true nature of Dr. Jekyll's experiments and explore what they reveal both about his character and the character of Hyde.

Dr Lanyon's Narrative (Part 2)

In this lesson, Stevenson gives us an insight into Jekyll's thoughts on the case. We will explore the theme of the duality of man and look at the character of Jekyll.

Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will explore the character of Hyde and how Stevenson presents him as an individual that is free from normal social constraints.

Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson explores ideas of repression and duality through the setting and the characters.

Repression and Duality

In this lesson, we will look at how Stevenson explores the themes of science and religion through the characters and the plot.

Science and Religion

In this lesson, we will look at the importance of the settings in the novella and consider how Stevenson uses symbolism to help convey his main themes.

Setting and Symbolism

In this lesson, we will consider how Stevenson explores ideas relating to repression and hypocrisy through the characters and language of the novella.

Key Stage 4, English, Jekyll and Hyde

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