A character or force opposing the protagonist; a person who actively opposes or is hostile.

To move forward; continue with a course of action; advance or go on.

A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling; a perfect example.

A powerful, unstoppable force or institution that crushes everything in its path.

Primitive or prehistoric; relating to or resembling a cave dweller; uncivilised or brutish.

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Mr. Hyde as the embodiment of evil

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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', Utterson first sees Hyde in the flesh at the end of Chapter {{ }}.

A supportive character who aids the protagonist.

A character opposing the protagonist; a person who may be actively is hostile.

The main character; drives the narrative forward with positive action.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Hyde could be described as an antagonist. What does this word mean?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', in early descriptions of Hyde, a reader may describe his as the {{ }} of evil.

"the man seems hardly human! Something troglodytic"

"that human Juggernaut trod the child down [...] regardless of her scream"

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations present Hyde as being primitive?

"the face of a man who was without bowels of mercy"

"he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation"

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations present Hyde as lacking in compassion.

"that human Juggernaut trod the child down [...] regardless of her screams"

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations illustrate how Hyde is dehumanised?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', who is the first character who mentions Mr. Hyde?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the first crime the reader sees Hyde commit?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', whose signature is said to be signed on Hyde's face?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what word is missing from Enfield's description of Hyde: "I saw two figures: one a {{ }} man who was stumping along eastward at a good walk"?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Utterson first sees Hyde in a {{ }}.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Hyde is described as being "troglodytic". What does this mean?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz