The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Part 1, context and chapter 1

This 20-slide resource introduces the class to Robert Louis Stevenson, some of his work, the era in which he was writing as well as the social, scientific and literary context to the novella. Ideas explained: the ideal gentleman, social/sexual morality, phrenology, physiognomy, Darwin’s impact, poverty and wealth in London’s Soho, the gothic. The lesson closes with some guided reading, target questions and an early sample of an exam-style question with hints to guide the response. Suitable for GCSE.