Revise Me - Themes, Language and Structural Techniques: Jekyll and Hyde

Revise Me – Themes, Language and Structural Techniques: Jekyll and Hyde
Unlock the secrets behind Stevenson’s gothic masterpiece with this focused and accessible guide to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Designed for GCSE students and educators, this Revise Me edition explores the novel’s most powerful ideas, stylistic choices, and narrative structure—all in one place.

Inside, you’ll find:

Themes: Duality, repression, violence, secrecy, addiction, and moral conflict—explained with clarity and linked to key moments in the text.

Language Techniques: Symbolism, imagery, contrast, and tone—how Stevenson’s word choices build suspense and reflect character psychology.

Structural Techniques: Fragmented narrative, embedded documents, delayed revelation, and shifting perspectives—why the story’s shape matters as much as its content.

PEEZLE paragraph guide with examples

Each section includes annotated quotes, context links, and exam-style insights to help students write with confidence and depth.

Whether you’re revising for exams or teaching the text, this guide helps readers decode Stevenson’s craft and understand how every choice serves the story’s haunting message: that the real horror lies within.