Oxford Playscripts: Jekyll and Hyde

di Adrian Flynn (Autore)

Oxford University Press, 2011

Unpleasant Mr Hyde appears to be the perpetrator of a number of horrific and violent crimes, and Dr Jekyll appears to be his unlikely ally. Lawyer, Gabriel Utterson, takes it upon himself to investigate the strange happenings, yet when the truth is finally revealed, it is far more sinister than anyone could have imagined... A gripping playscript adaptation of Stevenson's classic that provides KS3 English and Drama students with an accessible introduction to 19th-century literature and the gothic genre, ahead of GCSE study. Key Features: -Adapted for a KS3 classroom, with 25 speaking parts -Includes motivating activities focusing on performance, close text analysis, language and structure, together with varied creative tasks -Insights into the play by the authors and adaptors -Notes on props, staging, and illustrations - Explores themes of duality, morality, and scientific progress - Ideal for exploring 19th-century contexts - perfect as a stepping stone for GCSE English Literature - Supports oracy, reading fluency, and dramatic interpretation - Great for whole-class reading or drama performances Suitable for: KS3 English and Drama departments; Year 9 students preparing for GCSE English Literature Themes: duality, morality, science

• Autore: Adrian Flynn
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Collana: Oxford playscripts
• Anno: 2011
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 128 p.
• Dimensioni: 215 x 176 mm
• Peso: 215 gr.
• EAN: 9780198310716

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