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Worksheet: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Victorian Setting and Modern Fiction

English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the Victorian setting of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' within the context of modern fiction. It aims to enhance understanding through creative writing tasks, focusing on analysis of literary techniques and thematic development relevant to contemporary narratives.

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#English
#Literature Analysis
#Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
#Victorian Setting

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Worksheet: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Victorian Setting and Modern Fiction

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Scene Summary and Context

In modern fiction, themes of duality and hidden identities often echo Victorian concerns about morality and reputation. The scene depicts a cityscape influenced by Victorian architecture, with foggy streets and gas-lit alleys, creating an atmosphere of mystery and secrecy. The protagonist’s internal struggle between good and evil parallels contemporary explorations of psychological complexity. Stevenson's portrayal of Hyde’s sinister presence, even in brief references, evokes a sense of underlying menace. The text references phrases like ‘hidden depths’ and ‘dark corners’ to suggest concealed motives and private selves. This setting, combining Victorian societal constraints with modern narrative techniques, offers a rich backdrop for exploring character duality and moral ambiguity.

1.
Identify a phrase in the scene summary that symbolises hidden or concealed aspects of character.
[2 marks]
2.
What atmosphere is created by the description of Victorian cityscape in this context?
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how the Victorian setting influences modern themes of duality and morality in the narrative.
[6 marks]
4.
Identify one literary technique used to evoke atmosphere in the scene summary.
[2 marks]
5.
Multiple Choice: Which phrase best suggests a theme of internal conflict?
[1 mark]
Aa) Foggy streets
Bb) Dark corners
Cc) Hidden depths
Dd) Gas-lit alleys
6.
Describe how the Victorian cityscape could be used symbolically to represent modern moral dilemmas.
[6 marks]
7.
Identify a phrase from the context guide that signifies a character’s concealed motives.
[2 marks]
8.
What role does the Victorian setting play in creating suspense and intrigue in the narrative?
[2 marks]
9.
Identify and analyse a literary device used to create a sinister or mysterious tone in the context of Victorian setting.
[8 marks]
10.
Based on the scene summary and your understanding, outline a modern moral dilemma that could be explored within this Victorian-inspired setting.
[6 marks]

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12/31/2025
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