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'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4

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 analyse how the theme of concealment is used to create detective fiction in chapters 3 and 4.

Key Notes

  • 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

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils think the genre of this novella is solely Gothic fiction.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.

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

The way in which an individual or entity is perceived by others and by society is called their reputation.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils think the genre of this novella is solely Gothic fiction. Correction: Even without the presence of a detective character, the use of concealment and a carefully crafted mystery make this detective fiction too.

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