Jekyll and Hyde annotations, activities and sample answers Chapters 1-3

Jekyll and Hyde: Comprehensive Revision & Annotation Pack

This exam-focused PowerPoint is a complete toolkit for teaching the linguistic and contextual complexities of Stevenson’s novella. It is designed to help GCSE students move beyond basic plot summary into high-tier analysis of Victorian morality and “pseudo-science.”

What this resource covers:The Victorian Social Code: Exploration of the “Public Mask” and the obsession with reputation versus the “shady” reality of the city.

Deep Character Analysis: Structured breakdowns of Utterson’s austere nature, Lanyon’s traditionalism, and the “uncanny” presence of Hyde. Thematic Focus on Duality: Analysis of the “two faces” of London and the internal conflict between Jekyll’s respectability and his private experiments. Victorian “Sciences” & Context: Dedicated sections on Physiognomy (judging character by features) and Atavism (the fear of primitive regression).

Advanced Literary Methods: A comprehensive glossary of devices including Zoomorphism, Medical Metaphor, Topography, and Classical Allusions. Exam Skills & Revision: Includes model sentence starters, annotation activities, and comparison tables to help students link devices to themes and context.