In this late nineteenth-century novel of psychological horror, Stevenson presents a fascinating portrait of the human mind and a scientist’s attempt to separate the good and evil in the human being. The work reflects Victorian mores and prompts an examination of human behavior.
Students analyze themes, symbols, foreshadowing, and point of view. They also research Victorian attitudes, examine doppelgängers, and study characterization. The first lesson introduces the genre of horror stories, and a final lesson invites students to write their own horror story. Some assignments encourage students to make connections between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Supplementary materials include essay topics, a reading quiz with answer key, and suggestions for additional writing assignments and art projects.
