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Chapter 1 Comprehension Task
This document discusses themes of secrecy and duality in Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". It analyzes key symbols like Jekyll's locked door and how it contrasts with other doors on the street, implying his desire to keep his experiments and true nature hidden. The document also looks at how Mr. Hyde affects others, with quotes suggesting he instills fear and unease in people. Examples are provided of how London is portrayed as a threatening place, and two contradictions in the character of Mr. Utterson from the first three paragraphs are identified.
Chapter 1 Comprehension Task
- 1. Question Short answerwith quotation Explanation in more detail What do we learn about secrecy in Victorian society? This indicates… Why does Jekyll’s door contrast with the rest of the doors on the street? This suggests... The locked door is a key symbol in the novel. What could it represent? This quotation implies… What effect does Mr Hyde have on other people? This quotation hints at the fact that… Find three examples of London as a threatening place From this quotation we can infer that… Find 2 contradictions in Mr Utterson’s character from the first 3 paragraphs. 1. 2.