1. Understanding the plot…
Chapter 5 reveals a lot about the changing nature of Dr Jekyll.
Using the sheet can you put the plot of Chapter 5 in chronological order?
Green writing task: Can you find a quote to support each element of the plot?
EXTENSION: How has Dr Jekyll changed from Chapter 3 ‘Dr Jekyll was quite at Ease’?

2. Incident of the letter ‘Have you the envelope?’ he asked.
‘I burned it,’ replied Jekyll, ‘before I knew what it was about.’
Learning Checklist
To be able to confidently discuss the change in Dr Jekyll in Chapter 5.
To feel confident in analysing language and key themes.
CHALLENGE- To be able to examine how the author uses the setting to express Dr Jekyll’s state of mind.

3. Comparing Extracts
Dr Jekyll was no exception; and as he now sat on the opposite side of the fire- a large, well made smooth faced man of fifty, with something of a slyish cast perhaps, but every mark of capacity and kindness- you could see by his looks that he cherished for Mr Utterson a sincere and warm affection. Page 19- Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease.

4. Comparing Extracts
The fire burned in the grate; a lamp was set lighted on the chimney shelf, for even in the houses the fog began to lie thickly; and there, close up to the warmth, sat Dr Jekyll, looking deadly sick. He did not rise to meet his visitor, but held out a cold hand and bade him welcome in a changed voice. Page 28- The Incident of the letter

5. How can Jekyll’s residence be seen as reflective of the human mind?
How does the fact that it is Guest that recognises the similarity in handwriting of Jekyll and Hyde impact on Utterson’s credibility?
How can Jekyll’s residence be seen as reflective of the human mind?
Look at the descriptions in Chapters 1-5 of Hyde’s residence and the block in which it is situated. Draw a sketch of his home and the neighbouring surroundings- label with quotes.
Using the quotations from your completed table write a paragraph comparing the portrayal of Jekyll, using the following connectives of contrast: However, In contrast, on the other hand.
Complete a table of quotations comparing how Jekyll is portrayed at the beginning of Chapters 3 and 5.
Task 3
Task 2
Task 1

6. Making Predictions
What do you think is going to happen next? Why might this chapter act as a sign of what is yet to come? Can you find a quote to support this idea?