Character Analysis: Two Faces
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
You will analyze the main character in the novel by focusing his two sides, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Respond
to each question in the sections below for both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Provide at least two pieces of
textual evidence, the context of the evidence and commentary that explains how the evidence supports
your answer for each question. Be sure to provide the page number of your evidence in parentheses.
Head:
You will analyze the intellectual side of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
1. Does he analyze situations or just react?
2. Is he smart or intelligent?
3. What are his dreams or desires?
Eyes:
You will analyze how observant Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are.
1. What does he notice about others?
2. What does he notice about his surroundings?
Mouth:
You will analyze what Jekyll and Hyde reveal when each speaks. What philosophy regarding life and
surroundings does each reveal?
1. What idea or value does he assert or demonstrate is important?
2. What song would symbolize his philosophy of life?
3. What lyrics/images from the song would symbolize his philosophy?
Ears
Throughout the novel we hear reports of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from various eyewitnesses, including the
servants in Dr. Jekyll’s household. List examples of what these eyewitness say about Jekyll and Hyde.
1. What do others say about him?
2. Why does he remember what others say to him?
3. How is he affected by what others say?
Revised Using Laying the Foundations’ lesson
http://www.us.penguingroup.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/drjekyll.pdf
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS RUBRIC - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Name:_________________________________
Period:__________
Text
MLA
Excellent 90-100
Strong 80-90
Developing 70-80
Below Expectations 6070
Evidence Character is
with Character
facial features labeled
with quotes that
that strongly
character evidence
characterization.
and effectively
logically supports
well-defined
analysis is not with
with clear; limited
support each
character trait or
does not support
sparse, absent, or
supports Textual
characterization.
Character is adequately
facial features labeled
use of with quotes that
quotes accurately
textual character trait.
Textual evidence is
Textual evidence
evidence
Character is defined
defined with facial
features labeled
support each quotes
support each
trait.
logically unrelated.
characterization.
Effective use of
parenthetical citations.
Accurate use of
parenthetical citations.
Correct MLA format is
evident.
Mostly correct MLA
format is evident.
Numerous errors in
parenthetical citations
and/or parenthetical
citations are missing.
Blatant disregard for MLA
guidelines and format.
MLA format is flawed.
Mechanics and No errors present;
Language
accurate spelling,
Usage
capitalization, punctuation,
and usage.
More than three errors in
Few (three or less)
errors in spelling,
spelling, capitalization,
capitalization,
punctuation and usage.
punctuation, and usage.
Many errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and usage;
weak/inappropriate
vocabulary.
Presentation/ Strong organization;
Organization Information is organized
and easy to follow.
Information is
organized and easy for
the reader to follow
with a few details out of
place.
Difficult to read. Little
sense of organization.
Work is written sloppily.
No evidence of time or
effort.
Neat; creative ideas
expressed. Extra effort is
shown in color or
neatness.
Difficult
to
follow/understand.
Lacks
attention to detail or
neatness. Work looks rushed
and not completed with the
student’s best ability.
Neatly presented and
shows evidence of
careful planning.
Modified from
http://lhshome.lovejoyisd.net/information/Summer%20Assignments%202010/English/PostMortemRUBRICc
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