What does The Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde prove
about _______________?
 Use inference and setting symbolism to
support your thesis.
Explain what a portion of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde proves about
one of the following concepts: secrets, questions, forbidden knowledge,
science/inquiry/experimentation/discovery, intelligence, wisdom, privacy,
influence, friendship, addiction, or violence.
Thesis:
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Evidence: A minimum of 3 quotes that demonstrate symbolic setting
or that require inference.
Quote 1: page # Who said it, what does it mean, how does it relate to your thesis?
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Quote 2: page # What setting does it describe, what does that setting symbolize,
how does it relate to your thesis?
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Food for thought: if the setting was changed or altered would the story be the same?
What conclusions can you draw from the story about people?
What does The Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde prove
about _______________?
Food for thought: if the setting was changed or altered would the story be the same?
What conclusions can you draw from the story about people?
What does The Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde prove
about _______________?
Quote 3: page # Who said it, what does it mean, how does it relate to your thesis?
OR What setting does it describe, what does that setting symbolize, how does it
relate to your thesis?
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Conclusion: State revised thesis, summarize each body paragraph, and reach for
meaning. This stretch for meaning should be the final sentence of your essay. Why
does your essay matter? This is where you state what your essay proves about
people.
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Now you’re ready to write your essay. Be sure that your body paragraph includes
both a topic and a concluding sentence.
Food for thought: if the setting was changed or altered would the story be the same?
What conclusions can you draw from the story about people?