'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 6: Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon
I can explore the theme of curiosity in Chapter 6.
'Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter 6: Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon
I can explore the theme of curiosity in Chapter 6.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Lanyon's narrative is concealed within a sealed envelope inside his will.
- The sealed envelope in the safe is another clue within the detective plot, yet the reader is denied access to it.
- Utterson is able to repress his natural curiosity, locking and concealing the envelope in the safe.
- The safely secured letter symbolises the link between concealment and the protection of reputation.
Keywords
Recluse - a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people can be described as a recluse.
Reputation - the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
Curiosity - a strong desire to know or learn something.
Concealment - the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.
Common misconception
Utterson, as a lawyer, is a man of great curiosity and honour.
Utterson is both curious for the truth, but cautious about ruining the reputation of his peers. This leads to important clues being missed.
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 sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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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