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Worksheet on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Characters

English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to analyse the characters in 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. It features exam-style questions that encourage close reading and critical thinking about characterisation, motives, and themes.

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#Literature Analysis
#Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
#Characters

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Worksheet on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Characters

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Introduction to Characters

In Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, the characters of Dr Henry Jekyll and Mr Edward Hyde are central to exploring the duality of human nature. Jekyll is depicted as a reputable scientist and gentleman, embodying Victorian ideals of respectability and morality. In contrast, Hyde is presented as a sinister, uninhibited figure, representing the darker impulses within Jekyll himself. The narrative introduces Hyde through Jekyll's account of feeling a growing desire to indulge in his darker side without moral consequence. A key scene describes Hyde's emergence as a small, deformed man who embodies wickedness and violence, often contrasted with Jekyll's more refined persona. Stevenson's language and characterisation techniques subtly suggest the internal struggle between good and evil, using imagery and symbolism, such as Hyde's 'damned' appearance and Jekyll's internal conflict. As the story unfolds, the characters' complex relationship reveals themes of identity, morality, and the duality of human nature, making them compelling figures for analysis.

1.
Describe the initial portrayal of Mr Hyde in the context guide. What physical and moral qualities are associated with him?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify a literary technique used by Stevenson to contrast Jekyll and Hyde and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
3.
In your own words, explain how the 'internal struggle' theme is conveyed through the characters.
[4 marks]
4.
What does Hyde’s description as a 'damned' figure suggest about his moral character?
[2 marks]
5.
Identify one symbol associated with Hyde and discuss its significance.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse how Stevenson’s language choices help depict the duality of Jekyll and Hyde.
[4 marks]
7.
Select the most appropriate character trait for Jekyll based on the context guide and justify your choice.
Aa) Honest and moral
Bb) Deceptive and immoral
Cc) Reckless and impulsive
Dd) Indifferent and apathetic
8.
How does Stevenson use the phrase ‘growing desire’ to develop Jekyll’s character?
[2 marks]
9.
Create a brief character sketch for Hyde, highlighting his key traits and significance within the story.
[6 marks]

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12/31/2025
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