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Introduction

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In his gripping Gothic novella, Stevenson clearly presents…Ultimately, it can be seen that

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I have written a clear introduction and conclusion to my response

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in his gripping Gothic novella, Stevenson clearly presents…
Ultimately, it can be seen that

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I have tracked the character or theme across the whole of the novella using structural terms

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‘opening, establishment, chapter, crisis, conflict, midway, climactic, pivotal, concluding’
+ tracking phrases

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I have incorporated an analysis of the extract into my response

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I have included between 15 quotations on the character or theme in my response

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15 quotes

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I have employed quotations from both the extract and whole novel

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8 quotes from extract

7 quotes from elsewhere

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I have used appropriate terms to explore the form of the novella

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description, dialogue, epistolary, multiple narratives, multiple perspectives

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I have used accurate terminology to explore the language and techniques employed by Stevenson

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symbolism, metaphor, simile, imagery, noun phrase, verb phrase

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I have used appropriate verbs to evoke what Stevenson is doing as a writer

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describes, conveys, depicts, portrays, evokes,

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I have written clearly on the historical context of the novel-

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anxieties of the victorian gothic novella, gothic trope, early form of detective fiction, inspired by Penny Dreadfuls and Shilling Shockers

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I have written clearly on the ways audience of different eras react to character or theme

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unsettling for a Victorian readers, Victorian readers were familiar with, modern audience shocked by

contemporary readers,

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AO1

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focus on the question: character/theme
clear understanding of extract
clear understanding of novella as a whole
relevant/specific quotes
response is clearly structured with clear points of focus
argument is cemented through a clear introduction and conclusion

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AO2

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Developed explanation develops argument and point- considering language and character/theme
explores meaning and effect
writing evaluates stevenson’s use of language
consider form and structure of novella
confident/accurate use of subject terms

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AO3

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make links to context throughout
consider effect on the Victorian reader
consider effect on the modern reader

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Jekyll and Hyde extract + whole novel question [40 marks]

1 hour

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in your response you should:
refer to the extract and the novel as a whole
show your understanding of characters and events in the novel
refer to the contexts of the novel

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subject terms for novels and structure

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epistolary narrative- writing shown through documents
narrator
novella
establishment page
dialogue
denouncement- the end of the text/novel
Chapter
description- characters or settings introduced
conflict/crisis/climax 
imagery
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Written a clear introduction that states

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the text, author, relevant contextual details, the Victorian and gothic genre, the keywords from the question, your line of argument and the author’s intentions

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Carefully explored at least 15 quotations

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Mixture of embedded and zoomed in quotes
min- 15
aim for 20
max-30

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Written a thought- provoking conclusion that states

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The text, the author, relevant contextual details, the Victorian and gothic genre, the keywords from the question, your line or argument and the author’s intentions

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Explain the use of at least five different subject terms e.g

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Sharp alliterative phrase
Emotive language
Pathetic fallacy
Violent imagery

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The lawyer 1

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noun
Ethical professional
Credible
Initially reliable narrator

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Cold
Scanty
embarrassed in discourse 1

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Cold- adjective emotionally distant and unapproachable, lacks warmth
Scanty- adjective - man of a few words
embarrassed-verb socially awkward and uncommunicative

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“Lean, long, dusty, dreary, yet somehow lovable 1

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Boring and a impression of a lack of vitality. Long vowels- tedious to say which emphasises his uninteresting nature.
lovable-adjective
juxtaposition
love symbol positive
Overrides the negative as end of list which emphasises it
Contradictory qualities

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drank gin when he was alone 1

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During Victorian era: known as cheap alcohol for the impoverished lower class
strict with himself - repress desires
Adjective alone : status, does not want to be seen drinking lower class
pity

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approved tolerance for others 1

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approved- adjective
tolerance-noun
Non judgemental
Unbiased

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almost with envy 1

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almost-adverb
envy-abstract noun
Desires to do same things
Hypocritical- wants to indulge too
Dark side
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I incline to Cain’s heresy 1

I let my brother go to the devil in his own way

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biblical allusion
He doesn’t get involved in people’s affairs and is merely a observer
Continuation of religious imagery
Sinful connotations of noun heresy and devil : Victorian reader think Mr Utterson’s thoughts scandalous
Hypocrite - will not stand in the way of any wrongdoings but involves himself in the story of Hyde

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last good influence in the lives of down-going men 1

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last-adjective
good-adjective
Moral and empathetic to whom society would condemn
Good

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his affections, like ivy 1

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Unbreakable stable long relationships as ivy grows thickly and slowly
Nature imagery = genuine, organic
Alt: negative connotations: covers up crimes and poisonous= sense of corruption in his affections

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sinister block of building 1

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Sibilance
Creepy and chilling
Adjective sinister creates tone of wickedness and deceit

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showed no window 1

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Secrecy and hidden truths

Cannot peer inside

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neither bell nor knocker 1

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Secrecy - closed door
Unwelcoming
Wants no visitors - reinforces secrecy and mystery
Holds secrets

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blistered and distained 1

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Corrupted and neglected

Abandoned

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Coming home from some place at the end of the world 1

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Vague
Many upper class and respectable men would visit unacceptable places such as brothels and desperately hide this to hold their status
Connotations of “end of the world” implies place far removed from polite society or religious hell

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trampled calmly 1

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Oxymoron
Violence and rage
Indifferent and lack of care
Distressing image for reader

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left her screaming 1

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Merciless remorseless

Immoral and inhumane

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Hellish to see 1

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Religious imagery

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Damned juggernaut 1

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Unstoppable force - powerful 
Destructive nature 
Supernatural power
Noun juggernaut
Adjective damned
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brought out the sweat on me like running 1

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Intimidating

Fear

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turn sick and white with the desire to kill 1

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Abosulute hatred from stranger devoted his life to healing epople reveals intensity of negative emotions
Turns reader against Hyde too
White - purity and peace
Sick- introduces imagery of sickly visage contorted with fury

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wild as harpies 1

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Simile
Aggressive
Women in era = quiet, timid
Hyde brings out the unnatural and disreputable

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Black-Mail House 1

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Many Victorian gentlemen often couldn’t give into their desires for fear of ruining their reputation

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something wrong
something displeasing
something downright detestable
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Sense of repulsion evokes fear
Use of ambiguity forces reader to imagine their worst fears
And anaphoric repetition of something creates an air of unceasing intangibility

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I am ashamed of my long tongue 1

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Connotations of serpent

Distaste for gossip and feels guilty as it goes against his moral values but also secrecy

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disappearance or unexplained absence 2

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troubled and uneasy
strange and illogical
lawyer sees this- detective

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lover of the sane and customary sides of life 2

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obeys by sociatal normsm and enjoys normality
rational
antithesis to fantastical Hyde who opposes societal norms

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Citadel of medicine 2

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a high security, fortified area

this links to ideas about secrecy

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great Dr Lanyon 2

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good reputation
respected vicotiran gentlemen as utterson shows clear respect
adjective great

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if any one knows, it will be Lanyon 2

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knowledgeable

from credible narrator which emphasises trust

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hearty,healthy,dapper, red-faced gentleman 2

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welcoming
lively
friendly

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welcomed him with both hands 2

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warm
energetic 
open 
inviting
not a typical repressed, austere victorian gentlemen
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too fanciful for me 2

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Contrast
Lanyon: traditional, rational and logical approach to science
Jekyll: willingness to go beyond established boundaries

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wrong, wrong in mind 2

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Repetition- rejects emerging field of supernatural science

Phrase ‘wrong in mind’ - imply Jekyll’s beliefs are an indication of mental instability

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I shall be Mr.Seek 2

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Pun

Persistent and curious

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my poor old Harry Jekyll 2

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concern for the well-being of his friend, “my” possessive adjective sees Jekyll as his own
Pitiful adjective poor ignorant

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honourable and distinguished future 10

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Start of chap 10
Jekyll’s youth through first-person narrative of jekyll
virtuous adjectives ‘honourable’, ‘distinguished’
privilege //expectations of an upper class Victorian gentlemen

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effort, virtues and control 10

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triplet

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Mr utterson
Epitome of the Victorian gentleman
respectable, reputable and rational
trustworthy but unreliable

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  • typical Victorian gentleman - rational and reserved
  • emotionally distant and unapproachable, lacks warmth
  • boring, dull to highlight the other characters serves as reader’s eyes and ears
  • repressed, little emotion
  • ethical professional, credible
  • trust naturally (societal views - upright and virtuous)
  • central position in elite social circle
  • unreliable narrator
  • has dark side too
  • representation of secretive and masquerading Victorian gentleman, impeccable and impenetrable facade
  • hypocrite as he represses his feelings but wishes to indulge too.
  • Stevenson religiously condemning Utterson for incling to Cain’s heresy! attitude of being an observer is detrimental to people around him
  • scandalous thoughts heresy
  • loyal man, attached long-term,
  • covers up his friends crimes
  • distaste for gossip, supports silence(secrecy)/
  • honest nature
  • enjoys normality, traditional norms. -Antithesis to fantastical Hyde
  • curious and persistent - investigator
  • immense care and concern towards Jekyll
  • blindly values his friend
  • ability to recognise evil
  • willingness to help. Supportive/charitable.
  • Into question of morals/use his status to get his way even if friend committed illegal. righteousness?
  • naive, oblivious and inconsiderate
  • rigid on Victorian societal beliefs and strict with himself
  • Ignorant/foolish to situation
  • steven criticise secrecy of Victorian gentlemen
  • dismisses serious issues
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Science

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Theory of evolution
Fear of demolition
Fear of scientific development going against religion
John Hunter - doctor of high status who was well regarded but experimented on grave robbed bodies
-upper class in London are unable to completely isolate themselves from lower class

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Religion

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Juxtaposition within Victorian society religion vs science
Stevenson does not believe in god
Calvinism (religion) frustrated Stevenson because morality requires a perfection which was impossible for people as it contradicted human nature and is hypocritical

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Psychology

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Freud’s structural theory of the mind
Id- primitive and desires
Superego- individual’s moral conscience
Ego- outward version. Balance.

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Fin de siecle

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Social anxiety of fear of unknown due to new century
archetype of “the other/outsider”- due to new century and rising immigrants.
character in gothic lit not bound by morals dictated by society. Unpredictability creates terror in reader

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Gothic literature

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Supernatural- reflection of unknown and feelings of uncertainty about the future
Extreme human emotions - fear in reader, indicates breakdown of rationality
Madness and insanity - madness is tool which writer employs to evoke fear of something readers typically did not understand at the time as mental illnesses had been historically demonised

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Atavistic traits

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People born criminal

Lombroso’s theory of atavism

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Reputation

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People were expected to mats on strong morals and be charitable to maintain good reputation
Homosexuality was illegal
Crime ridden in poorer locations soho

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