Considering Stevenson's use of fog as a motif in 'Jekyll and Hyde'
I can analyse the importance of fog in ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
Considering Stevenson's use of fog as a motif in 'Jekyll and Hyde'
I can analyse the importance of fog in ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In Chapter 4, there is smog, bound up with pollution to create an artificial twilight that links to liminality
- The dirt of the fog implies the pollution and corruption of London
- In Soho (Ch4) there is smog, bound up with pollution to create an artificial twilight that links to liminality and Ch7
- The fog and the mystery is heightened in Chapter 5
- It is important to trace motifs throughout a text
Keywords
Pall - A pall is a thick dark cloud of something, for example smoke. It is also a cloth placed over coffins at funerals.
Twilight - The period of time between sunset and the darkness of night is known as twilight.
Liminal - Liminal describes something that is between two stages.
Concept - Another word for an idea is concept.
Concealed - If something is concealed, it is hidden.
Common misconception
Students think that the fog is purely designed to create an eerie Gothic atmosphere.
Be clear about the symbolic nature of fog. The fact that it can allow for partial visibility.
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You will need access to a copy of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson for this lesson.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Story of the Door.
Search for Mr. Hyde.
Dr. Jekyll Was Quite At Ease.
The Carew Murder Case.
Incident of the Letter.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 5