Incident Of The Letter

Question 1

What is the letter from Jekyll telling Lanyon to do?

Answer 1

• To go to his house, break into the lavatory and take the draw

Question 2

What does the quote ‘my heart sinks and my hand trembles’ show?

Answer 2

• That Jekyll is terrified

- Theme of duality

Question 3

What happens to Jekyll? Support your statement using a quotation

Answer 3

• The messenger is being relied on to arrive or Jekyll is dead
• We know this from the quote ‘seen the last of Henry Jekyll’

Question 4

What is Soho in this novel?

Answer 4

• The dark side of town

Question 5

Describe Jekyll’s labatory

Answer 5

• Science
• Gentlemen’s house
• Yard which shows different entrances

Question 6

What happens to Jekyll in this part of the novel and what does it show?

Answer 6

• Jekyll is seen at the window

- Duality