Considering Stevenson's use of time and weather in 'Jekyll and Hyde'
I can explain Stevenson’s purpose in linking setting to characters in ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
Considering Stevenson's use of time and weather in 'Jekyll and Hyde'
I can explain Stevenson’s purpose in linking setting to characters in ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Stevenson uses times of day to convey his ideas about secrecy and truth.
- The motif of weather is deployed to reflect the characters' inner selves.
- It is important to use a range of quotations to trace patterns across a text.
- It is important to consider the writer’s purpose and think about how Stevenson’s methods link to his ideas.
Keywords
Juggernaut - A juggernaut is a large powerful unstoppable force.
Concealed - If something is concealed, it has been hidden.
Subvert - If you subvert something, you turn it upside down.
Motif - A motif is an image or idea that is used many times across a piece of writing.
Common misconception
Students think the novel is entirely about secrets.
Remind them how often Hyde is observed committing crimes.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson for this lesson.
Content guidance
- 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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