Starter quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which character does Mr. Utterson go on his customary walks with?
- Dr. Lanyon
- Mr. Enfield ✓
- Dr. Jekyll
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why do Utterson and Enfield believe Dr. Jekyll writes Hyde into his will?
- Utterson believes the men are related.
- Utterson believes Hyde is blackmailing Jekyll. ✓
- Utterson believes Hyde is threatening to physically harm Jekyll.
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- The word 'twilight' is used to describe what time of day?
- early morning - the first light of the day
- midday - when the sun is at its highest
- after sunset, whilst light remains before darkness ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might a reader describe Dr. Jekyll as a recluse in the latter half of the novella?
- Dr. Jekyll locks himself away, refusing to see his friends. ✓
- Dr. Jekyll is hiding secrets from his friends.
- Dr. Jekyll refuses to tell Utterson the truth about Hyde.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', doors could be described as ______ of concealment.
- 'symbols' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the door in Chapter 1 is described as being "blistered and ______."
- distained ✓
- disfigured
- disgusting
- distinguished
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Exit quiz
- In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', where is Dr. Jekyll sitting?
- by the door to his laboratory
- at a half open window ✓
- by the hearth of his fire
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following best summarises the events following Jekyll slamming the window shut in Chapter 7?
- Utterson and Enfieled leave the court in silence. Utterson says "God forgive us" ✓
- Utterson and Enfield vow never to speak of the event again
- Utterson suggests they try to get in to the building and check on Jekyll.
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- What word means 'the physical process of transitioning across boundaries and borders'?
- 'liminality' ✓
- In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might a reader infer Utterson prefers to preserve Jekyll's reputation rather than discover the truth?
- Utterson leaves the court immediately. ✓
- Utterson asks Enfield to never discuss the incident.
- Utterson tries to enter Jekyll's property.
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- In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the below is most useful in highlighting how Jekyll prefers to preserve his reputation rather than reveal the truth?
- Jekyll does not invite Utterson and Enfield inside.
- Jekyll refuses to come on the walk.
- Jekyll slams the window shut, keeping Utterson out. ✓
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- In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which two examples of liminality does Stevenson use to suggest Jekyll's position between truth and secrecy?
- windows and doors
- twilight and the "blistered and distained" door
- twilight and the "half-way open" window ✓
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Key learning points
- Twilight marks the transition between day and night; it is a liminal time.
- Windows are often important symbols or liminal spaces in gothic fiction.
- Jekyll is in the middle window, which is half way up, suggesting a state of transition.
- This court is located by the "blistered and disdained" door of Chapter 1.
- Utterson and Enfield choose to protect Jekyll's reputation over his wellbeing and walk away with a vow of silence.
Common misconception
Liminal spaces are things that are unnerving in a mysterious way.
Liminal spaces often do create a unnerving tone, but this is due to them being the boundary to two opposing states.
Keywords
Liminality - Liminality is the physical process of transitioning across boundaries and borders.
Pivotal - If something is described as being pivotal, it is of crucial importance.
Motif - A motif is a recurring idea in a text.
Twilight - The time between sunset and darkness is called twilight.
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