We see Dr. Jekyll as a highly ranked man according to the society's values and beliefs, being very educated and wealthy. He, like many others is not actually content with his position in the society because he has to hold back his urges. Showing individualism and emotions was forbidden in the Victorian society, which is something he craved, yet wasn't allowed because it would ruin his position. This is the main reason why he started turning into Mr. Hyde. It was like a valve that he could use to blow of some steam without ruining his
