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’.
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’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Analysing an extract means considering its position in the text, word choices, sentence structure and context.
- An analytical introduction should start with a general statement about the text and then move to the specific.
- Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are appalled at what they have seen in Dr. Jekyll’s face.
- Their decision to keep quiet is to protect Dr. Jekyll’s reputation and is a sign of their hypocrisy.
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.
Common misconception
That Dr. Jekyll enjoys the experience of being Mr. Hyde.
Encourage students to notice the different ways that Dr. Jekyll has declined.
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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