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'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: responding to Jekyll's confession

Jekyll & Hyde: duality and evil

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils complete their first reading and exploration of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. They read the novella in full, before thinking about the importance of the Gothic, science and religion. They then explore key characters and essay writing before writing about duality in the novella.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to form your own opinion about the actions of Dr. Jekyll throughout the novella.

Key Notes

  • Readers are put in the position of juror at the end of the novella, deciding whether Jekyll is guilty of Hyde's crimes.
  • The extent to which Jekyll is a sympathetic character is debateable.
  • Jekyll's double life comes to an end because he can no longer control his transformations.
  • As Hyde grows stronger, Jekyll grows weaker.
  • Jekyll and Hyde grow to hate each other, finding it harder to coexist.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • allure: A captivating charm or attraction that draws people in, creating a sense of fascination.
  • alter-ego: A second self or alternative personality, often representing different aspects of one's character.
  • interchangeable: Capable of being exchanged or replaced with another, often without a significant impact.
  • infamy: Widespread reputation for negative deeds, bringing disgrace or notoriety to an individual or thing.
  • gallows: A structure used for execution by hanging.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Henry Jekyll is responsible for the death of Mr. Hyde. Jekyll is the 'self-destroyer.'

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Readers are put in the position of juror at the end of the novella, deciding whether Jekyll is guilty of Hyde's crimes. The extent to which Jekyll is a sympathetic character is debateable.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'allure'

A captivating charm or attraction that draws people in, creating a sense of fascination.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Henry Jekyll is responsible for the death of Mr. Hyde. Jekyll is the 'self-destroyer.'. Correction: Hyde uses Jekyll as his protection from the gallows. When Jekyll is no more, it is Hyde who chooses death over punishment.

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