the attribution of human emotion to inanimate objects, nature, or animals

a period of major industrial and technological advancements, transforming economies and societies

suggesting something bad or threatening is about to happen

a feeling of disconnection or isolation from society, work, or one's environment

hints at or predicts a future event in a story

'Jekyll and Hyde': urbanisation and social divisions

English

In 'Jekyll and Hyde': society as the villain, pupils explore Stevenson’s use of certain characters and motifs to depict society as the villain in the novella. They dive into elements of the Gothic and analyse Stevenson uses hypocrisy and the character of Utterson to critique Victorian attitudes to social class.

In this unit, pupils explore 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' within the context of the Industrial Revolution. They first look at the importane of technology and industrialisation within the period and novella, before looking at the social consequences and implications of the Industrial Revolution.

Nineteenth century text: third deep dive

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Language which has the power to offend including terms of racist or ethnic abuse, sexual and sexist abuse, abuse relating to sexuality, pejorative terms aimed at illness or disabilities and derogatory or inappropriate use of holy names or religious terms.

What caused the 'pea souper' fogs in Victorian London?

What was one major impact of the Industrial Revolution on London?

Which of these words would you use to describe Victorian London?

Complete the following sentence: 'The Industrial Revolution transformed the city, worsening pollution, widening the class divide and causing feelings of {{}}.'

Which method is being described here: 'hinting at or predicting a future event in a story'?

it shows that London has terrible weather

it implies that technology obscured darker aspects of the Industrial Revolution

it implies that Hyde was really Henry Jekyll

it suggests that this novella is a ghost story

What is significant about Stevenson's descriptions of the fog in 'Jekyll and Hyde'?

an overcrowded urban area with poor living conditions

an increase in pollution, causing widespread health problems

Which of these happened as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

Which of the following words is an example of an adjective?

Which of the following adverbs does Stevenson use in Chapter 1 of 'Jekyll and Hyde' to emphasise how cruel and merciless Hyde was when he trampled over the young girl?

Victorians were given houses to live in by their employers.

Many poor Victorians live in cramped, unsanitary accommodation.

Many Victorians moved from big cities to the countryside.

Many Victorians suffered health problems due to poor living conditions.

Which of these statements are true of the Victorian era?

they were seen as inferior and blamed for their poverty

they were celebrated for their hard work and resilience

they were given generous support and assistance

they were admired for their contributions to society

In what way did poor Victorians face social stigma from the wealthier classes?

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Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Language may offend

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