Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Extract and GCSE Comprehension

This GCSE, English Literature resource provides an extract and a comprehension from Chapter 2 of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. The extract delves into Mr. Utterson’s troubled thoughts and the nightmarish visions that plague him as he grapples with the mystery surrounding Mr. Hyde.

There is a set of 12 questions designed to test students’ understanding of the passage, focusing on the imagery, character descriptions, and thematic elements.
Example questions include:
What recurring images does the lawyer see in his dreams?
How does the lawyer describe Mr. Hyde’s face?
What does the lawyer hope to achieve by seeing Mr. Hyde’s face?

An essay question prompts students to discuss how Stevenson presents the themes of duality and the nature of evil in this extract and throughout the novel.
Guidance is provided for structuring the answer, including an introduction to the themes, analysis of the extract, comparison with other parts of the novel, and a concluding summary.

This resource is ideal for GCSE students studying “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. It encourages critical thinking and detailed analysis of key themes and characters in the novel. The comprehension questions and essay prompts help students engage with the text at a deeper level, fostering a better understanding of Stevenson’s literary techniques and thematic explorations.

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