Year 11 - English
Considering Stevenson's use of time and weather in 'Jekyll and Hyde'
Jekyll & Hyde: the divided city
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore the importance of settings in 'Jekyll and Hyde'. They first look at how Stevenson subverts our expectations of gothic settings, before looking at different settings and motifs in the novella. They finally do a detailed analysis of the 'Incident at the window' extract.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain Stevenson's purpose in linking setting to characters in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.
Key Notes
- Stevenson uses times of day to convey his ideas about secrecy and truth.
- The motif of weather is deployed to reflect the characters' inner selves.
- It is important to use a range of quotations to trace patterns across a text.
- It is important to consider the writer's purpose and think about how Stevenson's methods link to his ideas.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Juggernaut: A juggernaut is a large powerful unstoppable force.
- Concealed: If something is concealed, it has been hidden.
- Subvert: If you subvert something, you turn it upside down.
- Motif: A motif is an image or idea that is used many times across a piece of writing.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students think the novel is entirely about secrets.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Stevenson uses times of day to convey his ideas about secrecy and truth. The motif of weather is deployed to reflect the characters' inner selves.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Juggernaut'
A juggernaut is a large powerful unstoppable force.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students think the novel is entirely about secrets. Correction: Remind them how often Hyde is observed committing crimes.
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- Considering Stevenson's use of fog as a motif in 'Jekyll and Hyde' Study Guide
- Detailed analysis of an extract in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' Study Guide
- Exploring Mr Utterson's dream in Stevenson's 'Jekyll and Hyde' Study Guide
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