A symbol is when a material object represents something more abstract.

Concealment is the act of hiding the truth about something.

A façade can mean the outside of a building or a deceptive appearance.

A threshold can mean a point of entry, but can also mean the point of beginning.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 1: The Story of The Door

English

In 'Jekyll & Hyde: Detective Fiction', pupils explore how Stevenson uses the conventions of gothic fiction to expose key themes such as secrecy and concealment. In 'Jekyll and Hyde: Gothic Fiction', pupils build on this to explore how gothic texts are often concerned with hidden and illicit desires. 

In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils explore the ways in which victims and villains are portrayed, evaluating whether some villains are portrayed more sympathetically than others. In 'Jekyll and Hyde: Detective Fiction', pupils examine the ways in which Stevenson uses and subverts the conventions of detective fiction both to build suspense and to critique Victorian society.

Nineteenth century text: first study

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which character tramples over a young girl in chapter 1?

In chapter 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what does Hyde collect from behind the "blistered and disdained" door?

Which word can mean both 'the outside of a building' or 'a deceptive appearance'?

Which word can mean 'point of entry' but also 'point of beginning'?

Utterson believes he knows who signed Hyde's cheque.

Utterson tells Enfield not to speak of the incident again.

Utterson believes he knows who Mr. Hyde is.

Utterson is unsuprised by Hyde's actions.

At the end of chpater 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is suspicious about Utterson's behaviour? Select all which apply. 

The façade of upper class respectability.

In chapter 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following is not a logical inference about what the "blistered and disdained" door could symbolise?

What is the name of the first character the reader is introduced to in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?

In which city is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' set?

In what era is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' set?

If someone is concealing something, what are they doing?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what was Mr. Utterson's profession?

Meet to discuss important business matters.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what did Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield like to do on a Sunday?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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