Year 10 - English
'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Mr. Hyde as a dangerous character
Jekyll & Hyde: duality and evil
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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 use well-selected evidence to explain how Hyde is presented throughout the novella.
Key Notes
- At different times in the novella, Hyde is presented as being an unknown entity.
- At other times, Hyde is presented as being a dangerous assailant, particularly during the murder of Carew.
- Arguably, Hyde acts as a cautionary warning against limitless scientific development.
- When selecting quotations, consider the overarching idea, any larger methods used and which words are ripe for analysis.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Entity: a person, animal, or thing with its own identity.
- Assailant: someone who attacks or hurts others.
- Cautionary: acting as a warning.
- Temperamental: someone or something that can have sudden mood changes.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hyde is solely presented as a dangerous character from the start to the end of the novella.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
At different times in the novella, Hyde is presented as being an unknown entity. At other times, Hyde is presented as being a dangerous assailant, particularly during the murder of Carew.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Entity'
a person, animal, or thing with its own identity.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Hyde is solely presented as a dangerous character from the start to the end of the novella. Correction: Through the character of Hyde, and others' interactions with him, we can explore Stevenson's wider cautionary message.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 1: Meeting Mr Utterson Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 1: The Story of The Door Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: responding to Jekyll's confession Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 2: Search for Mr Hyde Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 5: Incident of the Letter Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 6: Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 7: Incident at the Window Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 8: The Last Night Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 9: Dr Lanyon's Narrative Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4 Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': developing analytical paragraphs about Mr. Hyde Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': duality as a theme in the novella Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Lanyon as a foil to Jekyll Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Mr. Hyde as the embodiment of evil Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': examining the novella's structure Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': exploring duplicity in a model essay Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': exploring the duplicity of the upper class characters Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': planning a successful essay Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': refining written responses on duality Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': the importance of science and religion in the novella Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': writing about Jekyll's culpability in the novella Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality Study Guide
- 'Jekyll and Hyde': writing introductions and conclusions Study Guide
- Introducing the Gothic in 'Jekyll and Hyde' Study Guide
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