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

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

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 3 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Mr. Utterson visit Dr. Jekyll's house?

Aside from gothic, what type of fiction could 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' be described as?

In Chapter 3 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Dr. Jekyll claim to have been concealing his connection with Mr. Hyde?

What clue is found near the body of Sir Danvers Carew in Chapter 4 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?

Which word means: the act of hiding or preventing something from being known?

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

Where is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' primarily set?

He is a lawyer, investigating Dr. Jekyll's mysterious will.

 He is a detective solving crimes in London.

 He is a writer documenting London's social issues.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is Mr. Utterson's profession in the story, and how does it relate to the plot?

It highlights Mr. Hyde's rejection of societal norms.

It demonstrates Mr. Hyde's fear of the girl.

It establishes Mr. Hyde's violent and callous nature.

In Chapter 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is significant about Mr. Hyde's trampling of the young girl?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', when does Utterson first see Hyde?

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the primary theme that runs through the first two chapters of the novel?

He wants to know if anyone hs changed it.

He believes it will tell him more about Jekyll's relationship with Hyde.

He thinks it will tell him whether Hyde is dangerous.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why is Utterson so interested in Jekyll's will?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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