acting in a tricky way, saying one thing, but meaning another

typical of middle-class life, perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes

directly related, important to the topic or situation

the front of something, like a building's outer appearance

'Jekyll and Hyde': writing introductions and conclusions

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

a sentence about the given theme or character

Good introductions for an essay on 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' could follow a three part structure. Starting with the first, put the three part structure into chronological order.

Good conclusions for an essay on 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' could follow a three part structure. Starting with the first, put the three part structure into chronological order.

A general statement about the text, wherever posssible linked to the question

A pupil wrote an introduction to a 'Jekyll & Hyde' essay which included a general statement about the essay's chosen theme and a thesis statement. What is their introduction missing?

an explanation about how much they liked the text

A pupil wrote a conclusion to a 'Jekyll & Hyde' essay which included a response to their thesis and a focus on the impact of the text today. What is their conclusion missing?

unimportant and irrelevant, having no connection to the current situation

confusing and complicated, making it difficult to understand or apply

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', it could be argued that the message of the novella is still **pertinent** today. What does pertinent mean?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', it could be argued that Stevenson's novella explores the impact of repressing desire on the human {{ }}. 

 An essay about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' should always start with an {{ }}.

 An essay about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' should always end with a {{ }}.

Henry Jekyll explains his remorse for creating Hyde

Whilst sharing his remorse, Jekyll also explains how he enjoyed his creation

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde', what happens in Chapter 10 'Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case'?

He seems distant, his behaviour confuses Utterson

In 'The Incident at the Window' (Ch. 7) of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following **best** describes Jekyll's behaviour?

honest and straightforward, always telling the truth to everyone

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', some of the characters could be described as being duplicitous, what does this mean?

All readers will feel sorry for Jekyll who has been repressed by society

It is arguable whether Jekyll's repression makes him a sympathetic character

No reader will feel sympathy for Jekyll, he created a murderer

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following would be the most nuanced interpretation if you were asked 'to what extent might a reader feel sympathy for Jekyll?'

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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