key extracts

• Who is the author of "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"?

  1. L. Stevenson
• What is the best form of revision suggested for the novel?

  Reread the entire novel
• Why should students be prepared for any eventuality in the exam?

  Extracts can come from any part of the text
• How can students use the 'Key Extract' booklet for revision?

  • Read extracts and complete activities
  • Highlight important quotations
  • Create flashcards for themes
  • Discuss icons representing themes
  • Link themes to the context of the novel
• What should students aim for when selecting quotations?

  A maximum of three quotations
• What is the purpose of circling small phrases in the text?

  To explain language choices made by Stevenson
• What themes are explored in "Jekyll and Hyde"?

  • Duality
  • Violence
  • Repressed desires
  • Reputation
  • Temptation
  • Ambition
  • Victorian Gentlemen
  • Science vs Religion
  • The Gothic
  • Morality
  • Secrecy
  • Guilt
  • Repression
• What is the title of Chapter One in "Jekyll and Hyde"?

  Story of the Door
• Who is introduced as the perspective character in the novel?

  1. Utterson
• What does Utterson drink when he is alone?

  Gin
• What does Utterson's enjoyment of the theatre reveal about him?

  He has not attended for twenty years
• How does Utterson feel about the misdeeds of others?

  He wonders with envy at their spirits
• What heresy does Utterson refer to regarding his views on others?

  Cain's heresy
• What role does Utterson play in the lives of downgoing men?

  He is their last reputable acquaintance
• How is Mr. Utterson described in terms of his demeanor?

  He is rugged and never lighted by a smile
• How does Utterson's friendship style reflect his character?

  His friendships are founded on opportunity
• Who is Mr. Richard Enfield in relation to Utterson?

  His distant kinsman
• What is peculiar about Utterson and Enfield's Sunday walks?

  They often say nothing during them
• What does the description of the street in Extract 2 suggest about London?

  It has a thriving trade and contrasts with its surroundings
• How is the door described in Extract 2?

  It shows marks of prolonged negligence
• What does the door lack that is typically found on doors?

  Neither bell nor knocker
• What does Mr. Enfield point out to Utterson?

  The peculiar door connected to an odd story
• How does the description of Hyde's actions in Extract 3 reflect his character?

  He tramples over the child without remorse
• What time of day does Mr. Enfield describe in Extract 3?

  Three o'clock of a black winter morning
• How does the crowd react to Hyde after the incident with the child?

  They show hatred and desire to punish him
• What does Hyde's demeanor reveal when confronted by Enfield?

  He is cool and unbothered
• What does Hyde offer to avoid a scene after the incident?

  To pay a figure for the accident
• What are the key themes explored in "Jekyll and Hyde" and how are they represented?

  • Duality: The conflict between good and evil
  • Violence: The brutality of human nature
  • Repressed desires: The struggle against societal norms
  • Reputation: The importance of social standing
  • Temptation: The allure of immoral choices
  • Ambition: The drive for success at any cost
  • Victorian Gentlemen: The expectations of masculinity
  • Science vs Religion: The clash of rationality and faith
  • The Gothic: Elements of horror and the supernatural
  • Morality: The ethical dilemmas faced by characters
  • Secrecy: The hidden aspects of identity
  • Guilt: The consequences of one's actions
  • Repression: The denial of true desires
• How does Stevenson depict the setting of London in the novel?

  As having a dual nature, thriving yet sinister
• What does the description of the door symbolize in the context of the novel?

  The hidden and neglected aspects of identity
• What is the significance of the child being trampled in the story?

  It highlights Hyde's brutality and lack of empathy
• What does Mr. Enfield's story about Hyde reveal about societal reactions to violence?

  People desire to punish those who harm others
• How does the crowd's reaction to Hyde reflect Victorian values?

  It shows the importance of social accountability
• What does Hyde's calmness in the face of confrontation suggest about his character?

  He embodies a sense of evil and confidence
• What does the phrase "like some damned Juggernaut" imply about Hyde's nature?

  He is destructive and unstoppable
• What does the doctor’s reaction to Hyde reveal about societal norms?

  Even professionals can be affected by moral outrage
• How does Stevenson use the character of Utterson to represent Victorian ideals?

  He embodies respectability and moral integrity
• What does the phrase "carrying it off, sir, really like Satan" suggest about Hyde's character?

  He possesses a sinister charm and confidence
• What does the phrase "the desire to kill him" indicate about the crowd's feelings towards Hyde?

  They are filled with rage and hatred
• What does Hyde offer to do after trampling the child?

  He offers to pay a figure