Jekyll and Hyde Unit Final Assignment: Mr. Poole’s Perspective

We have read two accounts of the dramatic last night of Dr. Jekyll’s life, those of Mr. Utterson and Mary Reilly. Now, we get to hear from Mr. Poole, Jekyll’s staid, stiff butler. Your job is to write Mr. Poole’s account of the event. To do this, follow these steps:

1.     Re-read the sections in both books that describe the night Mr. Poole and Mr. Utterson break into Dr. Jekyll’s cabinet.

As you read, keep a sheet of notes in which you:

(1) plot the sequence of events, and

(2) write down Mr. Poole’s actions, words, expressions, reactions, etc.

The night in question can be found on:

§       pages 38 – 47 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and

§       pages 246 – 249 of Mary Reilly

2.     Review your notes and create a rough outline for your story. As this is an adaptation of a very popular piece of literature, it’s important that you get all the details right. In your outline, be sure to include what Mr. Poole says and when: you’ll need to include his actual dialogue in your own story.

3.     Write a rough draft of your story. Keep your notes on Mr. Poole in front of you as you write to help you stay true to his character. Your story should be written from Mr. Poole’s first-person perspective and should provide insight into both his character and the event itself.

4.     Let at least one day pass before you begin revising.

5.     Revise your story. Look for grammatical errors and awkward sentences, but also think about the degree to which you have managed to write a convincing Mr. Poole.

6.     Bring all components of the assignment (final draft, rough draft, outline, and notes) to class on Thursday, 4/26 or Saturday, 4/28, and be prepared to share your story with the group.

Formatting:

This assignment must adhere to standard MLA guidelines. This means:

§       Typed

§       Times New Roman, size 12

§       1” margins on all sides

§       Double-spaced

§       Title centered on the first page

§       Your name, my name (Ms. Schulz), class (9/10 Book Club), and date in upper left hand corner

§       Your last name along with the page number on each page

§       STAPLED!

For help with formatting, refer to the formatting handout.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Vocabulary

Define all words in context. Most of the vocabulary terms here are selected because the author uses them in their secondary or tertiary definitions, and I want you to learn these uses. Pay attention to the part of speech (n., v., etc.) to help you know which definition of a word to use. Always read with a dictionary, notepad, and pen or pencil within reach.

mortify (v. 5)

apocryphal (adj. 8)

pedantically (adv. 10)

relish (n. 11)

geniality (n. 12)

protégé (n. 12)

à propos (adv. 15)

troglodytic (adj. 16)

iniquity (n. 17)

lurid (adj. 23)

odious (adj. 24)

connoisseur (n. 24)

benefactor (n. 27)

ken (n. 31)

allusion (n. 32)
inscrutable (adj. 34)

mien (n. 35)

sedulous (adj. 40)

malefactor (n. 43)

eccentric (adj. 46)

pungent (adj. 50)
tincture (n. 50)

incipient (adj. 51)

accoutrement (n. 52)

enigmas (n. 53)

turpitude (n. 54)

perennial (adj. 55)

pecuniary (adj. 59)

feint (n. 62)

obsequiously (adv. 67)

callousness (n. 69)

The Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary

Define all words in context. Most of the vocabulary terms here are selected because the author uses them in their secondary or tertiary definitions, and I want you to learn these uses. Pay attention to the part of speech (n., v., etc.) to help you know which definition of a word to use. Always read with a dictionary, notepad, and pen or pencil within reach.

Reminder: There will be a cumulative vocabulary test at the end of the book!

luminous (adj.)

piqued (verb)

erroneous (adj.)

fallacies (noun)

amiable (adj.)

incredulously (adv.)

astutely (adv.)

slovenly (adv.)

dexterity (noun)

circumspect (adj.)

aghast (adj.)

bemused (adj.)

scion (noun)

prosaic (adj.)

impassive (adj.)

chimerical (adj.)

spectral (adj.)

flippantly (adv.)

congenial (adj.)

pugnacious (adj.)

languid (adj.)

imprudent (adj.)

rueful (adj.)

audacious (adj.)

injunctions (n.)

austere (adj.)

wanton (adj.)

somber (adj.)

copses (n.)

efface (v.)

propitious (adj.)

ruse (n.)

credulous (adj.)

undulating (adj.)
mottled (adj.)

tor (n. 73)
tête-à-tête (n. 73)

effigy (n. 74)

monotonous (adj. 75

puritanical (adj. 76)

circumspectly (adv. 76)

clandestine (adj. 80)

grandeur (n. 81)

gesticulated (v. 82)

peremptory (adj. 83)

brusquely (adv. (84)

livid (adj. 86)

notorious (adj. 88)

unmitigated (adj. 89)

inscrutable (adj. 94)

spectral (adj. 96)

morass (n. 100)

equivocal (adj. 101)

indelibly (adv. 105)

rendezvous (n. 108)

unwonted (adj. 110)

warren (n. 111)

incredulity (n. 112)

Spartan (adj. 115)

immutable (adj. 115)

irrevocable (adj. 124)

precipitous (adj. 124)

paroxysm (n. 125)

stolid (adj. 130)

inexorably (adv. 144)

atone (v. 148)

quagmire (n. 149)
purloined (v. 152)

specious (adj. 154)

audacity (n. 156)   

 

Letter to Holmes Assignment

Write a letter of resignation from Watson to Holmes. As Watson, explain your reasons for leaving and discuss your plans for the future. Your reasons for leaving should:

1. accurately portray Watson's character as he presents himself in The Hound of the Baskervilles, and
2. include at least three relevant events from chapters 1 - 9.

Formatting

• typed
• double-spaced
• 1.5 - 2 pages
• include fictional date, salutation and closing
• include your real name and date

This assignment is due in class on Tuesday, 3/20, or Saturday, 3/24.

Hound of the Baskervilles Note-Taking Assignment

As you read The Hound of the Baskervilles, I'd like you to take notes in a separate notebook or legal pad. Your notes should be organized by chapter, and should include:

• your observations of historical context, especially any elements of gothic literature and/or enlightenment philosophy
• other interesting patterns or themes that you notice
• your questions, predictions, and reactions
• vocabulary

This is an ongoing assignment. I will check your notes at the beginning of each class.

Homework for Saturday Group due 3/3

1. Satirical Essay / Short Story / News Article

Create a work of satire. In writing your satire, please follow these steps:

1. Decide on an object (target) for your satire. Keep in mind that the best objects are clear, current, and well-known.
2. Decide on a genre: fiction, essay, or mock journalism.
3. Create a rough draft. Your draft should be approximately one page long (typed, single-spaced). 
4. Revise your rough draft. (Make sure you leave yourself at least one day to revise your draft.)

Formatting guidelines:

Your work should adhere to standard MLA formatting guidelines. In other words:

• typed
• single spaced*
• standard 12 pt. font
• name
• date
• title
• 1" margins

*MLA documents are normally double-spaced.

2. Find three examples from Cat's Cradle to use in your timed, in-class essay. 

The essay will be based on the following prompt:

"Discuss one object of satire in Cat's Cradle. Explain what Kurt Vonnegut satirizes and how. Provide three examples from the novel to support and clarify your discussion."

Cat's Cradle Vocabulary, ch. 91 - 127

Define all words in context. Most of the vocabulary terms here are selected because the author uses them in their secondary or tertiary definitions, and I want you to learn these uses. Pay attention to the part of speech (n., v., etc.) to help you know which definition of a word to use. Always read with a dictionary, notepad, and pen or pencil within reach.

diaphanous (adj. 203)

precipice (n. 212)

novelties (n. 214)

dinghy (n. 216)

apotheosis (n. 224)

bureaucrats (n. 227)

caricature (n. 229)

sublime (adj. 233)

futile (adj. 237)

cogent (adj. 242)

pyre (n. 243)

serenity (n. 246)

pomp (n. 250)

tableau (n. 250)

petered out (v. 251)

parapet (n. 253)

fustian (adj. 253)

bombast(ic) (adj. 253)

jubilation (n. 254)

oratory (n. 254)

complacent (adj. 258)

mitigate (v. 264)

discretely (adv. 268)

reticent (adj. 268)

spurious (adj. 272)

translucent (adj. 275)

abated (v. 275)

addled (adj. 279)

onerous (adj. 281)

aphorisms (n. 284)

Homework for Tues/Thurs Group Due 2/23

Create a work of satire. In writing your satire, please follow these steps:

1. Decide on an object (target) for your satire. Keep in mind that the best objects are clear, current, and well-known.
2. Decide on a genre: fiction, essay, or mock journalism.
3. Create a rough draft. Your draft should be approximately 1 page long (typed, single-spaced). 
4. Bring your rough draft to class on Thursday. Be prepared to share your draft with your classmates.

Your final draft will be due on Tuesday, 2/28.

Cat's Cradle Vocabulary, ch. 65 - 90

Define all words in context. Most of the vocabulary terms here are selected because the author uses them in their secondary or tertiary definitions, and I want you to learn these uses. Pay attention to the part of speech (n., v., etc.) to help you know which definition of a word to use. Always read with a dictionary, notepad, and pen or pencil within reach.

catatonic (adj. 146)

martyrs (n. 149)

conscripted (v. 149)

mutiny (n. 160)

chagrin (n. 174)

apoplexy (n. 174)

transfixed (adj. 182)

brazenness (n. 192)

timbre (n. 194)

camaraderie (n. 195)

worldly (adj. 196)

premonition (n. 200)

sordid (adj. 201)

listless (adj. 201)

Homework for Tues/Thurs Group Due 2/2

Read and annotate "The Big Trip Up Yonder". Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the prompt that is included with the story.