Description
Mr. Utterson, the lawyer, is perplexed and disturbed. His close friend of many years, the well-respected Dr. Henry Jekyll, has fallen into the company of one Edward Hyde—a man who, by all accounts, is cruel, unfeeling, and seemingly pure evil.
Fearing for his friend's life, Utterson tries to persuade Jekyll to rid himself of his new companion. Although Jekyll swears he can and will, Utterson continues to hear reports of the doctor's closeness to Hyde. The horrible crimes of the evil Mr. Hyde scandalize the community, and then when he murders a Member of Parliament, Utterson decides the situation is critical. Jekyll's relationship with Hyde must be stopped!
Utterson, however, does not realize the full extent of that relationship, and the desperate lengths to which Jekyll must go to sever it. A short novel examining the dangers of a man trying to release, control, and rid himself of his own dark nature.
A short book and excellent choice for freshman (and up) students who want a challenging story.
Progeny Press' Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde English/Language Arts PDF curriculum will provide your High School grade student with:
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level ELA curriculum gives your students one-quarter credit.
About the Author: Meet Robert Louis Stevenson, the creative force behind the classic tale of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Explore the life, influences, and literary contributions of this renowned author.
Background Information: Read about Calvinist theology, providing a cultural and religious backdrop that adds beneficial context.
Vocabulary: Improve your understanding of the novel's language through dynamic exercises that make learning and retention an interactive and enjoyable experience.
Literary Techniques: Review the literary techniques employed by Stevenson, including grammar, idioms, allusions, point of view, mood, compare/contrast, synonyms, flashbacks, dictionary usage, narration, hubris, irony, and imagery.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Explore the deeper lessons within the story. Study themes of reputation, friendship, judgment, controlling one's tongue, mercy, justice, the nature of evil, pity, acknowledgment of sinful nature, temptation, understanding true freedom, navigating legalism and permissiveness, and the dangers of pride.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Expand your studies with a variety of activities, from mapping key locations to exploring Victorian England, contemplating human nature through art and poetry, delving into the Gothic genre, analyzing the impact of scientific progress, exploring the role of music and money, challenging yourself with crosswords, creating multimedia projects, engaging in drama, and exploring adaptations of the novel.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Extend your literary journey with a curated reading list featuring more works by Robert Louis Stevenson and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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