"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde- is a classic mystery story that centers upon a conception of humanity as dual in nature. This central theme does not fully emerge until the last chapter when the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is revealed. Dr. Henry Jekyll is a well - respected doctor in his community. He is a good friend of Dr. Hastie Lanyon, a fellow physician, and Mr. Gabriel John Utterson, a lawyer. Dr. Jekyll is an apparently prosperous man, well established in the community, and known for his decency ... out of good and evil: and Edward Hyde, alone in the ranks...

• Word Count: 647
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... 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 written during the reign of Queen Victoria when respect, religion, and reputation where the three "R's" of the time. This allegorical novella represents the struggles between evil and goodness within human beings and the inability for balance when in the context of a constraining and closed-minded society. The strict standards of the Victorian Era are what force Dr. Jekyll to repress his feelings ... though Dr. Jekyll's d...

• Word Count: 903
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School