Charles Darwin published his Origins of Species in 1859, just 9 years before Stevenson published his novel and he took advantage of the information that was unleashed in the Evolution theory. Stevenson described Hyde as
“ape-like”,” monkey-jumping” and as a “Troglodyte which are direct references to evolution. Darwinism connects to the next convention of gothic literature which is the theme of Doubling. This is exposed to the reader by the shocking transformation of Dr Henry Jekyll into the atavistic murderer Edward Hyde. The transformation is engendered by the fear of retrogression, as both men are shown to be the same person. Stevenson's representation of the well-thought-of gentleman Dr Jekyll as skilled of the dreadful conduct exhibited
“ape-like”,” monkey-jumping” and as a “Troglodyte which are direct references to evolution. Darwinism connects to the next convention of gothic literature which is the theme of Doubling. This is exposed to the reader by the shocking transformation of Dr Henry Jekyll into the atavistic murderer Edward Hyde. The transformation is engendered by the fear of retrogression, as both men are shown to be the same person. Stevenson's representation of the well-thought-of gentleman Dr Jekyll as skilled of the dreadful conduct exhibited