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  1. Jekyll and Hyde essay plans Flashcards

    P1- Stevenson uses language associated with battle to present Dr Jekyll as a conflicted character in the novel, reflecting his dual nature to the 19th century reader. 'At a perennial war' 'the two natures that contended in the field' 'dual nature'. P2- Stevenson presents the theme of duality by using the setting of London to reflect conflict ...

  2. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Essay Writing Guide for GCSE (9-1)

    Essay Plan One. Read the following extract from Chapter 1 (Story of the Door) of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and then answer the question that follows. This extract is the first paragraph of the novel and introduces the reader to Mr Utterson.

  3. Lesson: Planning a successful 'Jekyll and Hyde' essay

    Annotate an essay question so you know its focus. A successful plan follows a clear structure. A thesis is a clear overarching argument supported by the whole text. Topic sentences state a paragraph's main idea. Concluding sentences focus on the writer's intentions and link to your topic sentence, without repeating it.

  4. Jekyll and Hyde essay plans based on themes

    The back of Jekyll's house reflects the Hyde that he hides. It is described as a 'dingy windowless structure' with a 'blistered' door that promoted 'sordid negligence'. This reflects hyde as being odd and out of place. The cabinet is described as 'gaunt'. The front of jekyll's house represents the 'Jekyll' that he shows to ...

  5. Duality in 'Jekyll and Hyde': refining our response

    When writing an essay about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which adjective works best in this sentence: "Stevenson uses the _____ verb 'doomed' to illustrate Jekyll's struggle." Correct answer: foreboding

  6. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Essay Questions

    Discuss the novel's most violent events, including the trampled girl, Carew's murder, and Jekyll/Hyde's ultimate demise. What if any progression arises here and how does it parallel the progression of the novel? 6. Discuss the role of the city throughout the novel, both during the day and at night. How does the city contribute to the novel's ...

  7. Hyde Essay Plan

    An detailed essay plan for the Character of Hyde from the Novella Jekyll and Hyde. It includes an introduction, conclusion, quotes with grade 8/9 annotations and opening sentences for each key point. Created for the WJEC/EDUQAS exam board but structure and content is likely applicable to most exam boards.

  8. Duality in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde": [Essay

    Introduction: Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde is a novel which is arguably entirely about duality. The most obvious example is of course that of Jekyll and Hyde duality discussed in this essay, but underneath that is a multitude of smaller oppositions, such as dark and light; private and public; and animal and man, which collectively underline and ...

  9. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde setting essay

    The novel is set in London but draws heavily on Stevenson's knowledge of his hometown Edinburgh to create a chilling setting which emphasises the themes of good and evil. Setting is most important as a symbol for the characters of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Jekyll owns a fancy town house with a tumble down lab on the back.

  10. Theme & Key Quotes: Science vs Religion

    The quote highlights Jekyll's recognition of the terrible consequences of his scientific pursuits, comparing it with a life beyond moral and religious boundaries. In the exploration of science vs religion , 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' ponders upon the perils of overshadowing morality and religion with unchecked scientific ambition.

  11. Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Themes

    Knowledge and evidence: Jekyll is presented as a man with a reputation and a respected member of society representing good, while Hyde is depicted as a manifestation of evil: In Jekyll's view, "man is not truly one, but truly two" and while he is aware of his good side, he also acknowledges there is evil within him.

  12. Sample Answers

    The concept of the 'double' is central to 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. There are several types of duality - the most important is the mix of good and evil in human nature. Other types of duality include appearance and reality, and science and the supernatural. This passage focuses most on the duality of 'good and ill ...

  13. How to Write a Grade 9 Literature Essay (Using Hyde and Violence)

    Guide to Jekyll and Hyde https://amzn.to/34njncR0:00 Three parts to this video0:42 What is a GREAT THESIS?1:50 Should you START WITH THE EXTRACT?2:40 What do...

  14. How Utterson is Presented in Jekyll and Hyde

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson employs Utterson as the narrator and voice of the novella, as well as the investigator or detective figure that allows the story to be 'discovered' dramatically by the reader.Utterson also provides a contrast as a the voice of reason compared to the supernatural and fantastical elements provided by Jekyll and his experiments.

  15. Essay Plans

    Add to Cart. Printed Guide Learn More. £5.99. Add to Cart. Learning how to plan an essay is key to successful writing. Select a question from the options below and read over the plan to help you revise, or try writing a practice essay based on the plan, using the Essay Wizard to help you. Print the plans for easy use.

  16. Jekyll and Hyde Utterson

    fear as disloyalty, and broke the seal'. Victorian readers know Jekylls secrets could easily ruin his reputation if exposed to society in victorian society. seen as trustworthy in chapter 1 - shock. Utterson's curiosity for Hyde shows 'and his blood.. beginning of novel he has 'rugged countenance' which contrasts to him now.

  17. Jekyll and Hyde Essay Plan: Duality Flashcards

    Jekyll and Hyde Essay Plan: Duality. Duality: Thesis Statement. Click the card to flip 👆. Stevenson explores the theme of duality by using the dualistic character of Henry Jekyll, other. gentlemen characters such as Utterson and Mr Enfield, and the setting of Victorian London. Stevenson does this to highlight that Victorian gentlemen ...

  18. Jekyll and Hyde essay plan

    File previews. docx, 42.06 KB. Essay plan for students to answer the following question - Essay Question: In his novel The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde how does Stevenson show that man has a dual nature (both bad and good)? Aimed at middle ability students so you may need to adapt to suit your class. Creative Commons "Sharealike".

  19. Jekyll and Hyde Essay Plan: Mystery Flashcards

    Jekyll and Hyde Essay Plan: Mystery. Mystery Thesis statement. Click the card to flip 👆. Stevenson explores the theme of mystery by using the dualistic character of Henry Jekyll, other. gentlemen characters such as Utterson and Mr Enfield, and the setting of Victorian London. Stevenson does this to highlight that Victorian gentlemen ...

  20. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Reputation, Secrecy and Repression Essay Plan

    Reputation, Secrecy and Repression Essay Plan 'I feel very strongly about putting questions; it partakes too much of the style of the day of judgment. You start a question, and it's like starting a stone. You sit quietly on the top of a hill; and away the stone goes, starting others…' à Enfield tells Utterson about his impressions of Hyde.

  21. The Wild Adventures of Fanny Stevenson

    Updated at 2:34 p.m. ET on August 13, 2024. W hen Fanny met Louis in 1876, he was not yet Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr ...