Writing an argument about Dr. Roylott from ‘The Speckled Band’
I can plan a convincing argument.
Writing an argument about Dr. Roylott from ‘The Speckled Band’
I can plan a convincing argument.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some Victorian readers had prejudiced views about people who were from and spent time in British colonies
- Dr. Roylott is presented as an aggressive and brutal man
- Dr. Roylott has a strong motive for killing Julia Stoner: he would lose money if she survived and married
- Holmes believes Dr. Roylott is behind the murder
- You can construct a convincing argument using emotive language and range of rhetorical devices
Common misconception
That a modern reader and Victorian reader perceive the text and characters in the same way.
Use Victorian context to explain the difference between our attitudes.
Keywords
Primitive - Refers to the early stage of human development, not yet using reasoning but rather emotion to control behaviour.
Native - If you are a native to a country, you were born there.
Prejudiced - Prejudice is a preconceived opinion on someone or something not based on reason or experience.
Avarice - Avarice is an extreme want to keep money.
Equipment
You will need a copy of 'The Speckled Band' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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