The mental deterioration experienced by Dr. Jekyll in this novella is one that reminds me of a friend who suffers from bipolar disorder. Similarly to the protagonist, my friend had a persona that highlighted the dangerous parts of her personality. In other words, her Mr. Hyde would come out of hiding. Furthermore, the connection between my friend and Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one that stems not just from the exhibition of two distinct beings but by the creation of a facade. Dr Jekyll maintained the facade of being an upright man in society while keeping a secret that was wrecking him internally. My friend showcases the same behaviour depicted as she spent years avoiding professional and pretending to be okay to other people. The situation escalated
