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Worksheet on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Context

English
Grade 6
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A worksheet covering the context of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, focusing on background and setting details to enhance understanding for Grade 6 students.

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Worksheet on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Context

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding the Context of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

In the late 19th century, London was a city experiencing rapid industrial growth and social change. The Victorian era emphasized strict moral codes and social status, yet beneath the surface, many citizens grappled with hidden desires and fears. Robert Louis Stevenson’s story reflects these tensions, illustrating a world where appearances often conceal darker truths. The character of Dr. Jekyll embodies the respectable scientist, while Mr. Hyde represents the hidden, darker side of human nature. The story explores themes of duality and the struggle between good and evil, set against a backdrop of Victorian London’s foggy streets and grand houses. Stevenson hints that societal efforts to suppress the darker parts of human nature are ultimately impossible, and that everyone possesses both good and evil within them. A key phrase from the story, 'dual lives', encapsulates this idea of conflicting selves. Understanding the historical context helps students grasp the importance of morality and the fears of the Victorian age that are woven into the story.

1.
Describe in your own words the social environment of London during the Victorian era as presented in the summary.
[2 marks]
2.
What does the phrase 'dual lives' refer to in the context of the story?
[2 marks]
3.
Identify one theme related to human nature that Stevenson explores in the story.
[2 marks]
4.
How does the Victorian setting influence the story's themes?
[3 marks]
5.
Explain why Stevenson might have chosen London as the setting for this story.
[3 marks]
6.
Identify a literary technique Stevenson uses to depict the city environment.
[2 marks]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Setting description
Dd) Alliteration
7.
What mood does Stevenson create with descriptions of Victorian London’s foggy streets?
[2 marks]
8.
Analyze the significance of the phrase 'hidden desires' in the context of Victorian society.
9.
Write a brief paragraph explaining how the story’s setting reflects the central conflict between morality and temptation.
10.
Provide a creative writing prompt: Imagine you are a Victorian-era city dweller witnessing a mysterious event. Write a short story or scene that captures the mood and setting.

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12/31/2025
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