When a narrative reveals only one character's thoughts and feelings, it employs a third person limited perspective.

When terrain is rough and uneven, it is often described as rugged.

When there is only a small quantity available, it's referred to as scanty.

Personal feelings or emotions, especially when influenced by individual views or experiences, are known as sentiment.

In this novella, duality is an important theme - the idea there are two sides to every person.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 1: Meeting Mr Utterson

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

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

Events or phenomena beyond scientific explanation are considered supernatural.

Dehumanisation is the process of stripping individuals of their human qualities, reducing them to a subhuman state.

When two seemingly contradictory terms appear together for effect, this literary device is an oxymoron.

A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution is often referred to as a juggernaut.

A strong feeling of disgust can be described as revulsion.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 2: Search for Mr Hyde

The way in which an individual or entity is perceived by others and by society is called their reputation.

The act of hiding or preventing something from being known is termed concealment.

Detective fiction is a genre where mysteries are solved by detectives.

A system that categorises people based on factors like wealth, occupation, and other social markers is referred to as class.

'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4

Dissecting-rooms are places where anatomical dissections are carried out, typically for scientific or medical purposes.

A cupola is a small dome, especially one adorning the top of a building or structure.

Baize is a soft, usually green, felt-like material used to cover billiard tables, among other things.

A cheval-glass is a full-length mirror mounted on swivelling frames, allowing one to see oneself from head to toe.

A carbuncle is a bright red gem, often used to describe something glowing or shining.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 5: Incident of the Letter

a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people can be described as a recluse.

the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something

a strong desire to know or learn something.

the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 6: Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon

Liminality is the physical process of transitioning across boundaries and borders.

If something is described as being pivotal, it is of crucial importance.

The time between sunset and darkness is called twilight.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 7: Incident at the Window

If you are suspicious of something, you distrust it.

To confess means to admit you have done something, usually committing a crime.

A small container, usually made of glass.

If you suggest or hint at something, you are are insinuating.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 8: The Last Night

The strong desire to know or learn something.

An epistolary novella is a piece of literary work which takes the form of letters.

The verb to succumb means to give into pressure.

If something is transgressive it violates moral or social boundaries.

An amazing, unusual or outstanding thing.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 9: Dr Lanyon's Narrative

Torn by opposing emotions or thoughts, having an inner struggle.

To suppress or force yourself to control your emotions, thoughts, or impulses.

An intrinsic and naturally existing characteristic.

The harmonious existence of different elements, groups, or individuals.

Deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing, moral anguish.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of the Case

A captivating charm or attraction that draws people in, creating a sense of fascination.

A second self or alternative personality, often representing different aspects of one's character.

Capable of being exchanged or replaced with another, often without a significant impact.

Widespread reputation for negative deeds, bringing disgrace or notoriety to an individual or thing.

A structure used for execution by hanging.

'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 10: responding to Jekyll's confession

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'

the period in which people began to value reason and rationale as a means to pursuing truth, knowledge and freedom

violate a boundary, law or social norm; go beyond established limits or norms

adherence to conservative religious beliefs

favouring progress, reform or innovation; open to new ideas and social improvement

deeply religious devotion; demonstrating a strong commitment to religious principles

'Jekyll and Hyde': the importance of science and religion in the novella

a character contrasting with the main character, highlighting differences

the main character in a story, often the hero

acting without thinking, taking risks without considering consequences

free and unrestrained, not held back or restricted

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Lanyon as a foil to Jekyll

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

a person, animal, or thing with its own identity.

someone or something that can have sudden mood changes.

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining Mr. Hyde as a dangerous character

words guiding or organising conversational flow, like "then" or "however".

morally corrupt or wicked behaviour; extremely evil or twisted actions.

free and unrestrained; not held back or restricted.

below normal human standards; less than fully human.

'Jekyll and Hyde': developing analytical paragraphs about Mr. Hyde

deserving blame or being responsible for something wrong or harmful

showing a fine and detailed level of understanding

holding back or suppressing emotions or desires

'Jekyll and Hyde': writing about Jekyll's culpability in the novella

involvement in wrongdoing or playing a part in a questionable act

pretending to be what one is not; saying one thing, doing another

allow oneself to enjoy or have something pleasurable

'Jekyll and Hyde': exploring the duplicity of the upper class characters

the overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text

the first sentence of a paragraph - it states the paragraph’s main idea

the final sentence of a paragraph - it comes to a conclusion about the main idea, focusing on writer’s intentions

quotations which support your topic sentence, and that require analysis

quotations which support your topic sentence, but don’t require analysis

'Jekyll and Hyde': planning a successful essay

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

a story told through letters or written communication between characters

a detailed evaluation, expressing opinions on merits and faults

the quality of having two sides or aspects - a dual nature

the act of hiding or keeping something secret or out of sight

'Jekyll and Hyde': examining the novella's structure

wrongdoings or offenses against rules or moral standards.

secretive or hidden, done in a concealed or sneaky way.

to shelter or hide, providing a safe place for something.

'Jekyll and Hyde': exploring duplicity in a model essay

to shelter or protect someone or something

to accept or welcome something eagerly and openly

one who controls access or entry to something

to openly disregard or disobey a rule or law

'Jekyll and Hyde': duality as a theme in the novella

ordinary or typical, following common standards or practices

to support, maintain, or defend a principle or belief

to damage or stain the reputation or appearance of something

'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality

to assess or judge the quality or importance of something

in a threatening or sinister manner, suggesting future trouble

a feeling that something bad will happen; premonition

desolate, grim, lacking hope or cheerfulness

a situation where the opposite of what's expected happens

Nineteenth century text: first study

Jekyll & Hyde: duality and evil

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