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Detailed analysis of an extract in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

I can analyse an extract from Chapter 7, ‘Incident at the Window’.

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Detailed analysis of an extract in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

I can analyse an extract from Chapter 7, ‘Incident at the Window’.

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Key learning points

  1. Analysing an extract means considering its position in the text, word choices, sentence structure and context.
  2. An analytical introduction should start with a general statement about the text and then move to the specific.
  3. Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are appalled at what they have seen in Dr. Jekyll’s face.
  4. Their decision to keep quiet is to protect Dr. Jekyll’s reputation and is a sign of their hypocrisy.

Common misconception

That Dr. Jekyll enjoys the experience of being Mr. Hyde.

Encourage students to notice the different ways that Dr. Jekyll has declined.

Keywords

  • Significant - If something is significant, it is important or noticeable.

  • Vivid - If something is vivid it produces clear, bright pictures in your mind

  • Context - The context of a novel is anything social, historical or cultural that surrounds it.

  • Thesis - A thesis in literature essays is a theory that you suggest and then produce evidence to support it.

A good discussion could develop from students thinking about all the reasons people might keep quiet about the bad things they know are happening.
Teacher tip

Equipment

You will need access to a copy of 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde/'

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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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6 Questions

Q1.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the missing word in the Chapter 7 title 'Incident at the...'?
Correct Answer: Window
Q2.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', who does Mr. Utterson like to go walking with?
Correct Answer: Mr. Enfield, Enfield, Mr Enfield
Q3.
What is the best definition of a hypocrite?
Someone who likes to exaggerate the stories they tell.
Correct answer: Someone who pretends to have higher morals than they do in reality.
Someone who is always kind and charitable to his friends and family.
Someone who takes a negative and intolerant view of other people.
Q4.
Starting with the first, put the events of Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' in chronological order.
1 - Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are out walking.
2 - Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield see Dr. Jekyll sitting at the window of his house.
3 - Mr. Utterson calls up to him and invites him to come for a walk.
4 - Dr. Jekyll says that he is too ill.
5 - Suddenly Dr. Jekyll looks terrified and closes the window violently.
6 - Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are appalled and walk away.
Q5.
In reference to the 'Jekyll and Hyde', which is the most conceptualised way to finish the following sentence: Stevenson chooses to set the action of Chapter 7 on a Sunday because...
Correct answer: he wants to show how evil can flourish even on a day that is meant to be holy.
he is keen to stress how much Mr. Utterson likes to keep to a routine.
Sunday is a non working day and so the characters have more free time.
Q6.
In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the window to Dr. Jekyll's house is described as "half open." What is the best analysis of the quotation?
It indicates that Dr. Jekyll is open to receiving guests.
Correct answer: It hints at the duality of Dr. Jekyll.
Correct answer: It suggests the incomplete knowledge that the characters have about the mystery.
It indicates that Dr. Jekyll is open to having his secrets known.

Exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the best antonym for significant?
Important
Correct answer: Irrelevant
Complicated
Q2.
When we talk about the context of a novel, what are we referring to?
The reasons for its historical interest or long lasting success.
Correct answer: The social, historical or cultural world it belongs to.
The complete set of characters in the text.
Q3.
In reference to 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what do we mean when we say that Dr. Jekyll is in decline?
That he is existing in a state of duality with the evil Mr. Hyde.
Correct answer: That he has gone downhill morally, physically and emotionally.
That he is indifferent to society's bad opinion of him.
Q4.
Starting with the first, put the stages for writing an analytical introduction in chronolgical order
1 - General sentence about the text.
2 - Focus of question (act/scene/chapter/character).
3 - Specific thesis.
Q5.
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield seemed prepared to help Dr. Jekyll conceal the truth. Which quotation best supports this interpretation?
"God forgive us."
"Answering horror."
Correct answer: "In silence."
Q6.
In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what does Mr. Utterson think will help Dr. Jekyll feel better? Tick all that apply.
Getting rid of Mr. Hyde.
Correct answer: Fresh air.
Correct answer: Going for a walk.
Correct answer: Talking with friends.
Confessing to his crimes.