Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Writer's Methods & Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Narrative technique Stevenson uses to reveal the story
Narrative technique Stevenson uses to reveal the story
Dual narratives
Two perspectives used in dual narrative technique
Two perspectives used in dual narrative technique
Mr. Utterson's perspective & Dr. Jekyll's confession
Purpose of dual narratives in the novel
Purpose of dual narratives in the novel
Builds suspense & unveils truth about Jekyll & Hyde
Examples of Gothic elements in the novel
Examples of Gothic elements in the novel
Dark foggy streets, eerie mansions, horrifying transformations
Effect of Gothic elements in the novel
Effect of Gothic elements in the novel
Create dread & explore darker side of human psyche
What Dr. Jekyll's laboratory symbolises
What Dr. Jekyll's laboratory symbolises
Boundary between science & supernatural
What Mr. Hyde's physical deformity symbolises
What Mr. Hyde's physical deformity symbolises
Evil within that distorts one's humanity
Purpose of foreshadowing in the novel
Purpose of foreshadowing in the novel
Build tension & hint at Jekyll-Hyde connection
Example of foreshadowing: Jekyll's document to Hyde
Example of foreshadowing: Jekyll's document to Hyde
Strange will left to Hyde
What Stevenson critiques through social commentary
What Stevenson critiques through social commentary
Strict moral codes & repression of Victorian society
Consequence of pressure to conform (social commentary)
Consequence of pressure to conform (social commentary)
Hiding darker impulses that can erupt destructively
Ironic aspect of Dr. Jekyll's fate
Ironic aspect of Dr. Jekyll's fate
Respected scientist falls victim to evil he sought to control
Theme about human nature shown through irony
Theme about human nature shown through irony
Human nature can't be easily divided into good & evil
Theme highlighted by dual narratives
Theme highlighted by dual narratives
Duality & hidden aspects of human nature
Foreshadowing example: Jekyll's early actions
Foreshadowing example: Jekyll's early actions
Jekyll's mysterious behaviour