To comply with certain rules, standards or laws.

To corrupt or undermine something. In literature, if you subvert something you undermine what is expected.

The defining characteristics of a particular genre.

A particular style or category of literature.

A genre of writing that is characterised by the inclusion of dark and supernatural elements.

Introducing the Gothic in 'Jekyll and Hyde'

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.

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.

Nineteenth century text: first study

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which word is missing from this definition of the Gothic: 'writing that is characterised by the inclusion of dark and {{ }} elements.'

'The Gothic can be considered a {{ }} of literature.' Which word below best fits here?

In what century did Gothic literature first appear?

Gothic literature was influenced by which earlier literary movement?

Which of these Gothic conventions does the novella subvert?

The novella conforms to Gothic conventions but subverts them too.

Although it is a Gothic novella, it doesn't really follow Gothic conventions.

It is a textbook example of a Gothic novella, following all Gothic conventions.

With reference to 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the below best outlines the novella's approach to Gothic conventions?

In what year was 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' first published?

In Chapter 10 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', as Hyde grows stronger, Jekyll grows {{ }}.

Which of the below would be examples of genres in literature?

What is the missing word from this definition of 'conventions'? 'The defining __________ of a particular genre.'

To challenge certain rules, standards or laws.

To ignore certain rules, standards or laws.

To disagree with certain rules, standards or laws.

Which of the below is the correct description of the word 'conform'?

What is being described here: 'To corrupt or undermine something.'

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Introducing the Gothic in 'Jekyll and Hyde'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.