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Some of our world’s greatest works of literature are shown through the theme of duality. Not only has duality been in plays such as Romeo and Juliet, but it is also being shown in present day literature like The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. “Simply put, dualism can be understood as a thought that facts about the world in general or of a particular class cannot be explained except by supposing ultimately the existence of two different, often opposite, and irreducible principal” said Indian

has an inner Hyde. The id part of our personality pushes us to indulge without compunction. This idea is imminent in the novel “The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde,” by Robert Louis Stevenson. In this novel, Dr. Henry Jekyll struggles with his addiction to a drug that allows him to satisfy his id while maintaining a moral code. We see him struggle with the duality of his persona that the drug grants him. That is, when Jekyll wishes to do bad things without guilt, he turns into Edward Hyde. Because it

consumes his particular poison. “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is the story of an addict whose inebriated self just happens to have a different name. It does not matter what the solution he drinks for his transformation is supposed to represent, whether alcohol, opium, heroin, or some other substance—he checks off every box for addictive and self destructive behavior. There can be no clearer interpretation of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” than that it is a polemic against the prevalent usage of drugs

The Monster Hyde is perceived as a character who stands out in the Victorian society. Surprisingly, he pays off the attempt of blackmailing. Hyde makes himself what the society thinks of him. His ability to submerge into the societal expectations depicts the Jekyll in him. Although a monster, Hyde is conscious of his reputation in the Victorian society. As revelation between Hyde and the society deepens, the difference between his monstrous activities, historic moments, and the environments becomes

good and evil. Does evil win in the end, why or why not? The evil side of Henry Jekyll eventually overtakes him, through spontaneously turning into Mr. Hyde even when not taking the potion. In the end, Mr. Hyde or the representation of the evil nature of man, overtakes Dr. Jekyll completely. Evil wins in the end of this novel, because as Mr. Hyde is indulged in excising his evil ways he becomes stronger and able to overtake Dr. Jekyll’s goodness. Evil can be seen winning in the end, as once one

Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, explores the duality of human nature. He writes this novel to show us that humans have split personalities, and that there are two sides to human’s personality: good and evil. In the late-Victorian literature, duality appears to be a common theme; serving as a way for modern readers to analyze late-Victorian literature and culture. Stevenson weaves throughout the novel a theme of duality + which appears in the characters of both Jekyll and Hyde as well as in Stevenson’s

almost defined, in the Creature’s eyes, as being unable to keep his word. The Creature’s words show a parallel between himself and Hyde and Frankenstein and Jekyll: “You are my creator, but I am your master - obey!” The verb “obey” causes the creator’s identities to be reduced to that of slaves: Frankenstein is forced

adventure novels in English literature. His skills as a suspenseful storyteller can be seen in his 1886 novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Stevenson tells the story of the Dr. Jekyll and his murderous alter ego Mr. Hyde, through the eyes of Dr. Jekyll’s lawyer Mr. Utterson. Valerie Martin’s Mary Reilly tells the story of Jekyll and Hyde, but through a very different set of eyes. Martin’s version tells the same story, only through the point of view of Dr. Jekyll’s housemaid, Mary Reilly

explains many of the acts like when he left the window randomly while talking to to Utterson. 3. I would not want to have Mr. Hyde (Dr. Jekyll's alter-ego) as a friend. Is evilness would put me in very bad situations. I fear that he might even turn on me and want to hurt or kill me. He would more than likwly do something unlawful with me and get me introuble with him. Mr. Hyde would be the worst friend one could ask for. 5. I am reminded of when someone in my city murdered a man in the middle of a street

that is middleaged man. He was born into a very good family and had a good education. When he was young he started thinking that everyone has two sides. A good side and a bad side. So he didn’t want two sides, he just wanted a evil side. Edward hyde was alittle younger than henry jekyll. He was