Jekyll and Hyde revision

Hi all,

Here, finally, is a first revision blogpost on Jekyll and Hyde.

 

First, some key resources:

Here’s an audiobook on Librivox.

 

·       Alternatively, you can download the Librivox app to your phone and stream the book for free.

 

·       If you are listening on a laptop, there’s an online text with audio here.

 

·       There’s a full study guide for the book on Sparknotes, with summaries, themes and quizzes.

 

·       Here is a part of a study guide with two pages of questions on each chapter.

 

·       And here is another study guide, this time from Coursehero.

 

·       Here are the key quotations on Quizlet.

 

What to revise

Next you need to think about what you need to revise to properly prepare yourself for the exam. Here are some ideas:

 

Re-read the text and know the plot:

1)    “THE STORY OF THE DOOR”

During a walk, Utterson and Enfield discuss the strange events surrounding a neglected building and the figure of Mr. Hyde.

2)   “THE SEARCH FOR MR. HYDE”

Utterson begins investigating the mysterious Mr. Hyde. He finds himself haunted by nightmares. He looks for Dr. Jekyll.

3)   “DR. JEKYLL WAS QUITE AT EASE”

Utterson speaks to Jekyll, but doesn’t get the answers that he is looking for regarding Mr. Hyde.

4)   “THE CAREW MURDER CASE”

One year later. Mr. Hyde is a suspect in a murder case, but his whereabouts are unknown.

5)   “THE INCIDENT OF THE LETTER”

Utterson finds Jekyll, with a letter from Hyde. Utterson consults Mr. Guest regarding the letter.

6)   “THE REMARKABLE INCIDENT OF DR. LANYON”

Jekyll seems to be improving, but then refuses visitors. Utterson goes to see Lanyon to find him sickly and unhappy.

7)    “INCIDENT AT THE WINDOW”

Utterson and Enfield walk again. They see Jekyll, who suddenly cuts off their conversation.

8)   “THE LAST NIGHT”

Jekyll’s butler, Poole, comes to Utterson. They consider what to do about the mysterious person in the laboratory.

9)   “DR. LANYON’S NARRATIVE”

Lanyon’s letter about what he saw before his death.

10)                   “HENRY JEKYLL’S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE”

Jekyll’s explanation of events.

 

 

Key characters

Collect together quotes and notes on the following:

·       Jekyll

·       Hyde

·       Utterson

·       Lanyon

 

Themes

Brainstorm quotes, motifs, images and ideas on the following themes:

·       Duality

·       Repression

·       Science & Religion

·       Reputation

 

Methods

Brainstorm examples of the following features and make sure you can explain their significance:

·       Narrative structure

·       Embedded narratives

·       Use of documents

·       Gothic settings (and urban gothic)

·       Symbolism and motifs (e.g. Jekyll’s house; doors, locks and windows; the safe; wine)

·       Imagery (e.g. animal imagery, hell)

 

Extracts and questions

·       Here are the past questions:

·       Practise annotating questions and extracts.

·       Make plans.

·       Try some writing.

 

I’ll add more as I think of it!

 

In the meantime, please let me know if you have any revision or resources requests.

 

55 days to go!

 

Mr M