Analysing structure in Jekyll and Hyde (Part 2)
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- In this lesson, we will build on our ability to analyse the structure of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' by identifying structural techniques and thinking carefully about how they develop our knowledge of the text. Then, we will end on a quiz exploring what you have learnt.
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- Contains conflict or violence.
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Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What was the weather like on the evening of the murder?
cold and frightening
dark and dreary
Q2.
What is the maid's opinion of Mr Hyde?
ambivalent towards him
detests him
Q3.
What does Hyde do to the old man?
attacks him
talks to him
Q4.
Why can Hyde's motive not be to steal from the old man?
Hyde is rich.
The old man was poor.
Q5.
What are Hyde's actions likened to?
a "lunatic"
a "psycho"
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the first stage of Todorov's narrative theory?
disequilibrium
disruption
Q2.
What does the second stage suggest typically happens in a story?
equilibrium is continued
recognition that the equilibrium has been disrupted
Q3.
What is the final stage?
attempt to repair
disequilibrium
Q4.
What does resolution mean?
feeling happy at the end
worrying about what will happen next
Q5.
Which of the following is an example of disruption in Jekyll and Hyde?
the maid looking out of her window
two gentlemen talking to each other