Tertiary Catalogue

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was an instant hit back in the day, and is still a rip-roaring read. But what inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write such a bizarre horror story? To answer this, we delve back into Stevenson’s childhood, friendships, education, and historical context of Victorian Britain. Find out how the key themes in Stevenson’s masterpiece reflect his fascinating life and times. You might be surprised! Show Less

Do you have a dark side? Robert Louis Stevenson did. He was fascinated by the idea of human duality, and the lengths to which people will go to hide their darker selves. Join us for a detailed analysis of the theme of Duality in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. We’ve selected the best examples in the book and will show you how to analyse each technique. You’ve got this! Show Less

Mind-altering substances were common household remedies in Victorian England. And Robert Louis Stevenson, who suffered bad health all his life, knew how easy it was to develop an addiction. In The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson portrays a man who’s desperately hooked on his own potion. Dr Jekyll was a highly respected man - but his addiction transforms him into something else entirely! Join us for a detailed analysis of this fascinating theme in Stevenson’s novella. As always, we’ve chosen the best quotes and explained the techniques with easy language and vibrant visuals. Language forms/features: allegory, symbolism, idiom, contrast, narrative point of view, visual imagery, tone, high modality, dialogue, diacope, epistolary narrative, hyperbole, trope, allusion, kinaesthetic imagery, sensory imagery, metaphor, Biblical allusion, characterisation, zoomorphic imager Show Less

At first glance, Dr Henry Jekyll and Mr Edward Hyde have nothing in common. Whilst Dr Jekyll is a highly respected scientist, Mr Edward Hyde is an unlikeable nobody. Their old friend Mr Utterson is especially perplexed by this friendship. As Mr Hyde’s actions become more public and depraved, Mr Utterson suspects that Dr Jekyll is being held in this friendship against his will. Will Mr Utterson be able to find out the truth before it’s too late? Show Less

What happens when scientific knowledge gets into the wrong hands? In The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson explores the terrible consequences following the misuse of science by an unhinged mind. In this lesson, we analyse a selection of quotes from the text that highlight the theme of Science and Reason. As always, we use clear explanations and fun visuals to bring the story to life. This video is your secret potion for success! Language forms/features: irony, novella, plot, protagonist, metaphor, narrative point of view, characterisation, allusion, foils, repetition, foreshadowing, dialogue, simile, sensory imagery, archetype, anaphora, visual imagery, emotive language, epistolary narrative, denouement Show Less

We all love a good scare, but what happens when a story feels hauntingly real? Robert Louis Stevenson invites us to examine the evil within in his novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the theme of The Supernatural in this Gothic masterpiece. As always, we’ve chosen the best quotes and brought the story to life with fun animations. Language forms/features: settings, novella, characterisation, narrative point of view, tone, dialogue, foreshadowing, trope, juxtaposition, visual imagery, contrast, epistolary, denouement, visceral imagery, rhetorical question, Biblical allusion Show Less

Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga V France Rugby World Cup game—even if that means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn't exist and Maka has four weeks to make one. Inspired by a true story. Straight up, this actually happened. Show Less

"To sing together really helps us to deal with this material and release pain, release things that we're holding onto." The cast of the National Theatre's 2021 production Rockets and Blue Lights sing sea shanty 'Our Ship Lies in Harbour' together in rehearsals. Sirector Miranda Cromwell and composer Femi Temowo discuss the importance of the play's music and sea shanties in black British history. Show Less

Emily Burns (Adapter and Associate Director) and Fisayo Akinade (Mercutio) in conversation about the Queen Mab speech from Romeo and Juliet. Emily and Fisayo discuss various interpretations of this scene and the choices behind how it was portrayed in the National Theatre’s film, and explore alternative approaches to the text. Show Less

Josh O’Connor, Jessie Buckley and the cast of our Romeo & Juliet film are put to the test with amazing questions from school children. Find out about their stage fails, whether they think the Nurse and Friar would make a good couple, and if they were top of the class in drama. Show Less

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan and, from the polite and respectful conduct of players on the field and spectators in the stands, it reflects the values of Japanese society itself. Featuring topical vocabulary and a wealth of interesting facts, this is a fun resource for introducing key aspects of Japanese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

The culture of respect is one of the most important values in Japanese society. This video explores how respect is deeply rooted in communication – both verbal and non-verbal – between people of varying relationships and positions. Delving into how people should be addressed, the importance of humility and even the cultural norm to queue for the train, this is a fun and fact-filled resource for introducing key aspects of Japanese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

There is no single word in the Japanese language for ‘gift’. Instead, every type of gift giving has its own name, which perhaps conveys how important a tradition the presenting and receiving of gifts is in Japanese culture. From mid-year gifts to obligation chocolate, this video explores many Japanese gift giving scenarios and provides topical vocabulary around each. Fun and fact-filled, this is an ideal resource for introducing key aspects of Japanese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

The Romantic movement grew out of the Age of Enlightenment, nurturing the idea of the importance of the imagination — and then letting it run wild. This video explains the historical context behind the poetry of Romantics including Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Shelley, Keats and Byron, discussing historical events, recurring themes and how the movement was received during its time. It provides a valuable accompaniment for senior secondary English students. Show Less

The Victorian era can appear starched, overly refined and repressed, but it was also a time when turbulent reforms were sweeping across Europe. This video explains the historical context behind the poetry of Victorian including Tennyson, Arnold, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, discussing historical events, recurring themes and how the movement was received during its time. It provides a valuable accompaniment for senior secondary English students. Show Less

The early 20th century was one of the most volatile periods of history and poetry exposed the true nature of World War I. This video explains the historical context behind the poetry of war poets including Pope, McCrae, Brooke, Owen and Sassoon, discussing historical events, recurring themes and how the movement was received during its time. It provides a valuable accompaniment for senior secondary English students. Show Less

Set against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, 'High Ground' chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara—the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other’s trust, but when the truths of Travis’ past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted. Show Less

This TOK Sampler explores different aspects of The Arts as an area of knowledge. At the start of each clip we've highlighted the relevant AOKs and Optional Theme and during each clip a Knowledge Question is inserted at an appropriate moment which can be used for in-class discussion or independent study for the TOK essay or exhibition by students. Video Chapters: Introduction 1. Tracking It Back - Joseph Curtin 2. Knowing Where The Fences Are - Michael Berry 3. Seeing Differently - Lisa Feldman Barrett 4. Arts and Science - Diana Deutsch 5. Diagnosing Society - Stefan Collini 6. Recovering Intentionality - David Armitage 7. Theory and Practice - David Politzer Show Less

Surviving aggressive colonisation, including dispossession to enable atomic testing, and through their tenacious spirit and cultural strength, the Maralinga people fight to retain their country. These lands have been home to the Maralinga people for over sixty thousand years. This deep relationship with their country was challenged by the arrival of a colonising force that lead to the institutionalisation of the Maralinga people in the Ooldea Mission in the 1920s. Show Less