Dr.+Jekyll+and+Mr.+Hyde+Intro

This webquest will help research some of the historical background of the nineteenth century in order to grasp a deeper understanding of the context in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Introduction
The //**Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde**// was first published in 1886. For this webquest, you will research the historical and cultural factors in this story. ** Do you really understand the culture back in 19th century London, England? ** Are you familiar with any of the periodic events or social happenings during this time? What was it like to live in London in the late 19th century? What did people do for a living? Where did they live and what exactly did they do for fun? What did people eat back then for meals and who prepared the food? What about the way they dressed? What did men and women wear, and did social classes dress and act differently? What about education--did everyone attend school? Up to what grade? There are so many cultural details to think about when researching the 19th century in London, England. This webquest is designed to guide you through an investigative project; you will be asked to dig deeper into the historical background of **//Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.//** By exploring the cultural setting of London in the second half of the nineteenth century, you will engage in a deeper level of reading and understanding of Stevenson--the author, and his story, **//The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde//**.