One Stop Notes for GCSE on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson was published, and set, in the year 1886. The characters of Jekyll and Hyde have entrenched themselves into our cultural heritage, and – in the same vein as Dracula and Frankenstein – they are cornerstones of Gothic literature.

The One Stop Notes series is designed specifically for GCSE students, with all exam board requirements covered. This entry in the series will also be of interest to devotees of Gothic fiction, curious to see the bare bones and intricacies of Stevenson’s complex novella.

This study aid not only explores and explains the novella’s extensive context and themes, but also includes the full text of the novella itself, thoroughly annotated to assist students in their full understanding of the story. Additionally, a chapter dedicated to essay writing is included, with easy-to-learn techniques to help answer questions in the way an examiner would wish to see. The notes contained within this guide have been tried and tested, and are designed to help every student gain the highest possible grade.

In writing this guide, the author – Tasneem Raja – has produced the definitive literary analysis of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, delving deeply into the symbolic relevance contained within the text.

Whether you are currently studying Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as part of a GCSE (or other similar examination) syllabus, or are simply a fan of gothic fiction looking to understand the story at its deepest level, this is the perfect book for you.