'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4
I can analyse how the theme of concealment is used to create detective fiction in chapters 3 and 4.
'Jekyll and Hyde': Chapters 3 and 4
I can analyse how the theme of concealment is used to create detective fiction in chapters 3 and 4.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Concealment is a key theme of both chapters
- Utterson's refusal to challenge Jekyll shows the code of secrecy, allowing gentlemen to protect their reputations
- The will and the letter carried by Carew show that letters and documents hold secrets
- Carew's death is treated with alarm due to his social class and status
- The walking stick is an important clue which links to the form of detective fiction
Common misconception
Pupils think the genre of this novella is solely Gothic fiction.
Even without the presence of a detective character, the use of concealment and a carefully crafted mystery make this detective fiction too.
Keywords
Reputation - The way in which an individual or entity is perceived by others and by society is called their reputation.
Concealment - The act of hiding or preventing something from being known is termed concealment.
Detective fiction - Detective fiction is a genre where mysteries are solved by detectives.
Class - A system that categorises people based on factors like wealth, occupation, and other social markers is referred to as class.
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 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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