Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde

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"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are clearly two different personalities because of their physical, mental and moral differences. As Stevenson said in his story Dr. Jekyll is “a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty, with something of a slyish cast perhaps, but every mark of capacity and kindness — you could see by his looks that he cherished for Mr. Utterson a sincere and warm affection.” Dr. Jekyll is a scientist from London. He is also a well-known, well liked middle aged scientist as described in the quote above. However, Mr. Hyde “It sounds nothing to hear, but it was hellish to see. It wasn’t like a man; it was like some damned Juggernaut. . . He was perfectly cool and made no resistance, but gave me one look, so ugly that it brought …show more content…
Hyde is younger, more energetic, and has a deformity. Hyde walks and acts tough with a lot of energy. "He is not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable. I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why. He must be deformed somewhere; he gives a strong feeling of deformity, although I couldn't specify the point.” From the appearance of Mr. Hyde, he was young, short, and stocky. Most people say he is ugly Meanwhile, Dr. Jekyll is about fifty years old, a large tall man without facial hair. He is distinguished looking. Dr. Jekyll is a well-known guy. “The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came blackness about his eyes. “I do not care to hear more," said he.

In my opinion Mr. Hyde, mentally was an evil man who spent most of his time in the lavatory. From the appearance of Mr. Hyde, he was young, short, and stocky. Most people say he is ugly. Mr. Hyde has no conscience; he has no feeling or regret when he kills others. . In my opinion Dr. Jekyll is smart because, he is a doctor who was trying to do something that has never been done before. Also he was a prosperous who was well-recognized by his community. Dr. Jekyll is devoted to charities and to his religion

Clearly Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde do not think alike. Dr. Jekyll is all about knowledge and finding new ideas. He tried to make two personalities out of one person. Mr. Hyde doesn’t think. He’s a freak of nature. He kills people and doesn’t care or have any feeling

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