Starter quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', who is the first character who mentions Mr. Hyde?
- Mr. Utterson
- Dr. Lanyon
- Mr. Enfield ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the first crime the reader sees Hyde commit?
- Hyde tramples over a young girl. ✓
- Hyde blackmails Jekyll.
- Hyde murders Sir Danvers Carew.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', whose signature is said to be signed on Hyde's face?
- 'Satan' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what word is missing from Enfield's description of Hyde: "I saw two figures: one a ______ man who was stumping along eastward at a good walk"?
- terrifying
- tall
- little ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Utterson first sees Hyde in a ______.
- 'nightmare' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Hyde is described as being "troglodytic". What does this mean?
- mysterious and enigmatic
- brutish and primitive ✓
- sophisticated and cultured
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Exit quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Utterson first sees Hyde in the flesh at the end of Chapter ______.
- 'Two' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Hyde could be described as an antagonist. What does this word mean?
- A supportive character who aids the protagonist.
- A character opposing the protagonist; a person who may be actively is hostile. ✓
- The main character; drives the narrative forward with positive action.
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', in early descriptions of Hyde, a reader may describe his as the ______ of evil.
- 'embodiment' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations present Hyde as being primitive?
- "the man seems hardly human! Something troglodytic" ✓
- "that human Juggernaut trod the child down [...] regardless of her scream"
- "I read Satan’s signature upon a face"
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations present Hyde as lacking in compassion.
- "I read Satan’s signature upon a face"
- "the face of a man who was without bowels of mercy" ✓
- "he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation"
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations illustrate how Hyde is dehumanised?
- "the man seems hardly human! Something troglodytic" ✓
- "that human Juggernaut trod the child down [...] regardless of her screams" ✓
- "the face of a man who was without bowels of mercy"
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Key learning points
- Stevenson initially introduces Hyde through anecdotes and dream sequences - creating a sense of mystery.
- Through Hyde’s actions and Stevenson’s description of him, Hyde could be described as the embodiment of evil.
- When selecting quotations, they should be analysable and adaptable.
- Select quotations that include interesting words, devices, connotations or give opportunities to explore symbolism.
Common misconception
Any quotation that supports your argument can be used.
Select a quotation from learning cycle 1, such as "it wasn't like a man" and ask how much pupils could say about the quotation.
Keywords
Antagonist - A character or force opposing the protagonist; a person who actively opposes or is hostile.
To proceed - To move forward; continue with a course of action; advance or go on.
Embodiment - A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling; a perfect example.
Juggernaut - A powerful, unstoppable force or institution that crushes everything in its path.
Troglodytic - Primitive or prehistoric; relating to or resembling a cave dweller; uncivilised or brutish.
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