This is because Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde is based off the true story of William deacon Brodie, a well respected carpenter and locksmith, even head of the city council, but at night he became the leader of one of the most dangerous gangs in all of Scotland. He had copies of all his clients' keys, so he, and the rest of the gang, could sneak into people's houses and ransack them. Brodie and his gang got caught when they decided to attempt an armed robbery on his majesty's excise office. They were captured and sent for trial where he was found guilty and hanged for his crimes. So, as you can see, although Brodie was a well respected and outstanding citizen by day, like Dr.Jekyll, by night his corrupted soul rose from the ashes of mister perfect and became the horrible beast he truly was just like Mr.Hyde.
Books don't become classics overnight. It usually takes many years for a book to earn the status of a classic. deemed a classic because it has withstood the test of time just like Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde. Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde was written many, many years ago, but is still being published today and studied by scores of students both far and wide. This book contains themes that have kept it relevant for over a century, thus, helping it to attain classic