'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality | English

Starter quiz

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which two characters most obviously represent the idea of duality in the novella?

Jekyll and Lanyon

Jekyll and Hyde ✓

Jekyll and Utterson

Utterson and Enfield
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Stevenson encourages his readers to consider the ______ nature of man.

'dual' ✓
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which character could be described as being a foil to Jekyll?

'Dr. Lanyon' ✓
In Chapter 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Enfield discusses why he does not ask probing questions. He uses an analgy comparing asking questions to ... ?

rolling a stone down a hill ✓

poking a bear

opening sealed letters
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', apart from Chapter 1, when else do Utterson and Enfield agree to silence in regards to Jekyll's actions?

when they discover he forged a letter from Hyde

when they see him looking distressed at his window ✓

when they find out Jekyll created Hyde
In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following is an example of Stevenson's use of the epistolary from?

letters ✓

the title

the final chapter revealing the truth

What is the primary purpose of creating single paragraph outlines in the essay writing process?

to analyse the writer's methods

to revise grammar and spelling errors

to organise thoughts into a logical argument ✓

to write an introduction and conclusion
Which of these topic sentences does not use a discourse marker?

Stevenson presents Lanyon as a hypocritical character. ✓

Whereas Jekyll's hypocrisy is clear, Lanyon is arguably a hypocrite too.

Furthermore, Lanyon's interest in Hyde implies he is hypocritial.
What are the key words in this question about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde': How has Stevenson used the character of Utterson to explore the theme of reputation?

how ✓

character

Utterson ✓

theme

reputation ✓
Which of these sentences does not belong in a conclusion?

Ultimately, Stevenson is critical of all hypocrisy.

Initially, Utterson is presented as a respectable man. ✓

Consequently, readers will be critical of all characters in the novella.
Starting with the first, rearrange these sentence fragments to create a suitable essay question about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'

1

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to what extent

2

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does Stevenson

3

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present Henry Jekyll

4

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as a remorseful character

5

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It could be argued that the other characters in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' do not probe into the truth to protect their own names from being ______.

'tarnished' ✓

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Reading the question and picking out key words is useful in order to understand its expectations.
Planning key points helps to create an overarching argument.
Single paragraph outlines are useful in creating a detailed plan for the main body of an essay.
Using success criteria is an effective way to help write an essay.

Pupils might think they have to come up with new ideas for each essay question they attempt.

Highlight similarities between the modelled plan on 'hypocrisy' and their own ideas relationing to 'duality'.