The Dual Nature Of Evil In Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde

As a society, we have created a world where everyone needs to follow certain rules and regulations in order to be considered “socially acceptable” individuals. We suppress our natural desires, so we can create this aura of a good human being. In other occasions, there are certain people who give into their desires without thinking of the consequences and cause mayhem in the society. The story of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Stewart Stevenson would be an example of this concept of “good vs. bad” in society. In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll was considered a good man who denied the things that he truly enjoyed. Stevenson introduces the theme of the duality of human nature that takes place in the Victorian Era where being proper and obedient is an essential part to be seen as a functional member of society. He believes that man’s true form is not one but two. This is where Dr. Jekyll creates a potion that transforms him into his alternate persona, Mr. Hyde. The reason behind the creation of Mr. Hyde was to help Dr. Jekyll simplify his life when it came to the idea of the duality of human nature. He did not want to struggle to be someone better. Unfortunately, this did not end well for Dr. Jekyll since Mr. Hyde turned out to be his dark side. Once Mr. Hyde was unleashed, Dr. Jekyll no longer …show more content…
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