This in-depth GCSE revision guide for The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is full of differentiated activities, quotes, themes, symbolism and context analysis.
It will help your students prepare for their AQA English Literature Paper 1 Section B exam and provides scaffolded challenges for varied ability levels.
This Jekyll and Hyde revision guide emphasises exam skills, such as using contextual information and textual evidence effectively. It also encourages students to explore narrative structure, symbolism and thematic links.
If you’re preparing students for GCSE exams, this resource is a helpful addition to your teaching toolkit.
Key features
Plot summary and analysis
- A concise overview of the novella’s plot, followed by a more detailed breakdown
- Questions encourage students to reflect on narrative structure and its impact on mystery-building
Revision activities
Activities focus on core themes, symbols, and quotes. They include:
- Highlighting and summarising plot points
- Analysing symbolism (eg the door, the walking cane)
- Memorising and interpreting key quotes by theme
- Creating connections between characters and themes
Key quotes and themes
- Quotes are organised by themes like good vs. evil, repression, friendship, science and nature, and religion
- Prompts guide students to link quotes to characters and themes
Character analyses
- Comprehensive notes on major and minor characters
- Questions challenge students to explore Stevenson’s choice of protagonist and narrative techniques
Historical context (AO3)
- Contextual information, including Victorian values, scientific developments (like Darwin’s theories), and Stevenson’s influences (eg his upbringing in Edinburgh)
- Links to how these ideas manifest in the novella.
Exam-style question
- Example question on the presentation of Mr. Hyde as a “frightening outsider”
- Prompts students to plan and begin an essay, with challenges for deeper analysis
You can find more resources from Lead Practitioner on his website at englishgcse.co.uk.
