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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

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

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In Chapter 5 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', who does Dr. Jekyll say the letter is from? 

Utterson believes Hyde is blackmailing Jekyll.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Utterson believe Hyde has such a strong hold of Jekyll?

What word, meaning small dome, is missing from this quotation from 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde': "light falling dimly through the foggy {{ }}"

Which of the following is **not** a symbol of concealment that appears in Chapter 5 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?

Starting with the first, put these clues into the order they appear in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.

Perhaps private experimentation reflects Jekyll's inner, hidden desires.

It highlights Jekyll's change throughout the novella.

It shows Jekyll is a reserved and shy man.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the significance of learning that Jekyll's laboratory used to be used for education but is now used for private experimentation?

Sort the characters below into the order the reader is introduced to them in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'

 It's the heart of London's financial district.

It's a crime-ridden and impoverished area.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the significance of the street where Mr. Hyde's residence is located in the story?

In Chapter 4 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what shocking event occurs in London that adds to the story's sense of foreboding?

They create a sense of mystery and concealment.

What role do fog and darkness play in the atmosphere of Victorian London in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?

Impoverished areas are dark and dingy, whilst the rich areas bustle and thrive.

Both wealthy and impoverished areas are portrayed as unnerving places.

Impoverished areas are completely separate to the wealthy areas of London.

How is the contrast between the wealthy and impoverished parts of London depicted in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?

 London is a passive, unimportant setting.

London is portrayed as a character with its own influence on the characters.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what role does the city of London itself play as a backdrop to the events?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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