In Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Hyde, the story's contextual portrayal of Jekyll's transformation into Hyde may not have been as far-fetched as we imagine. Although there's clearly no "potion" that one can utilize to alter their physical being, there are indeed other, more realistic possibilities. In his essay, Frederic W. H. Myers gives example of Louis V., a man who suffers from multiplex personality. The split personalities of both Louis V. and Jekyll have obvious starting points and similar characteristics and although the dual nature is apparent, we find evidence that confirms the fact that no matter how different they seem, the two personalities are truly only one.
Although they both have noticeable starting points, Louis V.'s dual personalities were not self-inflicted, unlike Jekyll's. Instead, his were first observed after he had a terrifying encounter with a viper. Following the event, the evidence was only physical, such as epilepsy and paralysis of his legs. But within the passing of a couple months, he experienced a seizure that allowed him to recall events before and leading up to the viper's appearance and recover fully from his paralysis. Jekyll, on the other hand, realized that he was living a duplicitous life and was shamed by his "irregularities" (pg. 48). He soon observes the duality of man's nature and he believes that if he could separate these qualities, "the unjust might go his way and the just could walk steadfast and securely" (pg. 49) without being tempted by evil or suffering internal struggles. Eventually, Jekyll compounds a drug with the intended effects.
Having read the previous paragraph, there doesn't appear to be much of a connection between the men's circumstances, and rightly so. They experienced entirely different situations-Louis V. with the sighting of a viper and Jekyll with the creation of his drug. Nevertheless, we unearth common ground with both measures resulting in split personalities.
Hyde. ... Inside they find the body of Hyde , wearing Jekyll's cloths and apparently dead by suicide. ... At first, Jekyll reports, he delighted in becoming Hyde and was happy with the that the creature possessed. ... At this point, Jekyll resolved to cease becoming Hyde. ... Jekyll was writing the letter while transforming back into Hyde and will soon become him permanently. ...
The Hydden Truth Is everyone a Dr. Jekyll: desperately attempting to keep his Mr. Hyde under control, secretly intrigued by what evil exists, and jealous of his incredible freedom from moral and political restraints? The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson was writte...
Hyde, the negative feelings of Dr. ... Hyde, Jekyll becomes the evil part of himself; he feels younger but has the rage and look of a corrupt person whose anger is released instantly. ... This element is strongest at the end of the Jekyll and Hyde story, when Jekyll begins to change without taking any drugs (10). ... Hyde Dr. ... Hyde Dr. ...
R L Stevenson wrote the story Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in 1886, during the Victorian period. ... In the novel, the character Dr Jekyll uses a potion to change his body form into the younger and evil alter ego of Mr Hyde. ... Although the book shows the immorality of Edward Hyde, it doesn't describe the other half of Henry Jekyll's mind, the good side. ... He longs to get rid of the evil side to his mind, Mr Hyde, but fails to gain permanent control of Jekyll's good side. ... In Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, R L Stevenson uses the potion that Jekyll creates to illustrate the dangers of ad...
Throughout the novel, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson explores the idea of duality through both the characters and the setting of the novel. Specifically he explores the idea of duality within a person's personality, not only in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde but also Lanyon and Utterson. ... Primarily, Stevenson's examination of duality is shown through what appears to be the two characters of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. ... The concept of duality is explored by the other personality of Dr Jekyll and his contrast to Mr Hyde in every aspect of his life. ... Conversely to Dr J...
Sanna argued that Jekyll created Hyde to act on his homosexual urges. ... Hyde that partook in homosexual acts, Phelan would argue that Jekyll created Hyde out of self-disdain. ... Jekyll hate who he was, and Hyde was the effect of Jekyll's desire to be someone completely different from himself. ... Jekyll feels he is not very manly, and Hyde is his attempt at changing this. ... I believe that Jekyll realized being Hyde was just as bad as being himself. ...
These two stories may not have had something in common before I entered this class, but after analyzing the facts and reading the novel and watching the movie for about the 20th time, I quickly picked up on the similarities between these two works. They both have similar themes, characters and a som...
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. ... Hyde. ... Jekyll. ... Ultimately, Jekyll succeeds only in singling out Hyde (his Id and his evil half), while he remains the mix of good and evil.Eventually, Hyde begins to predominate, until Jekyll ceases to exist and only Hyde remains. ...
Even before being introduced to Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde, the ideas of dualism are already being played out. ... The contrast between the two men is evident, Dr Jekyll being well respected and esteemed, and Mr Hyde being aggressive and antagonistic. ... In chapter 2 Utterson reads Dr Jekylls will- all his possessions were to pass into the hands of his friend and benefactor Edward Hyde. ... Again the idea of dualism is presented here as Jekyll and Hyde were friends after Lanyon and Jekylls falling out connoting that Hyde has something to do with their falling out. Hyde and Jekylls friendship also c...
