Robert Stevenson

Stevenson “case” was written many years before Freud developed his theory of psychoanalysis, Stevenson foresees Freud's method; therefore, influencing his theory (Stiles 895). Finally, Stevenson had lasting effects on society with his literature. While split identity was established before Stevenson’s novella, no one had explored it with the depth that Stevenson did (Davis 11). Literature focused around split identity was “one of the privileged ways of exploring the mysteries of the modern self, a subjectivity marked less by rationality, order, and coherence than by dream, nightmare, and psychical multiplicity” (Davis 11); this makes the story a gothic novella. With the feel of a gothic tale, and the structure of a case study, Stevenson created a new form of literature that other writers had never seen or heard of before. A case studies, usually boring and impassive, combined with the dark, dream-like horror of a gothic tale makes the novella split, much like the doctor. Frederic Myers's article states brain duality as a possible cause for dual and multiple personalities, but the piece was published several months after Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; therefore, it is probable that Stevenson's novella gave Myers the idea and that the author influences a major psychological breakthrough (Stiles 883).…

This enchanting novel about treasure maps and old pirate duels has captured the attention of generations. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a novel set in the mid 17th century but was written in 1881. Based in a time when pirates were at large, there was adventure around every corner. Dangerous encounters and clashing personalities set this novel apart from the rest. With the untameable ocean and ferocious spirits, the story could not be set anywhere else. Our protagonist, Jim…

Robert Louis Stevenson made a lasting effect on society with his style of writing and with the concept that he included in his novel, showing man as a mixture of good and evil. In his day, these ideas were so radical that they helped develop the novel into a classic. They created an impact on society, and his books are even read in schools today. Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was the only child of Thomas and Margaret Stevenson. Although…

the story he dramatically does. I attempted to capture lots of emotion, which Stevenson doesn’t do in ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ but tried to capture the same tense atmosphere that Stevenson does by using flashbacks, letters and lots of adjectives and long sentences. Furthermore, I employed some of the same techniques as Stevenson such as explaining…

The book, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is written by the author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The idea for the book originated from a nightmare that he had one night. After the nightmare he wrote the book in three days. The book tells a mysterious story in the setting of Victorian London. This was a time in Great Britain during the 1800’s. In the novel, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson uses imagery, diction, and details to create a dark mood. In the novel, Robert Louis Stevenson uses…

and Mr. Hyde. Robert Louis Stevenson’s story, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is a dark, timeless tale that links good and evil while pushing the restraints of Victorian society. Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on November 13, 1850. He was the only son of his parents. As a child, he was bed ridden due to chronic health problems. He had a nurse, Allison Cunningham, who took care of him. She would read him books such as Pilgrim’s Progress and The Old Testament which greatly…

by Robert Lewis Stevenson Understanding a work of fiction, just like understanding a work of art must first start by understanding the author, and his influences. Robert Lewis Stevenson, born on November 13, 1850 in Edinburgh to parents Tom Stevenson, and his mother, Margaret Stevenson. Also an ecclesiastical authority in his life was his grandfather Rev Lewis Balfour (Stevenson1)(Hodges 2). Due to his mothers illness brought on by the difficult birth, it was unsafe to have any more children.…

Some biographers have claimed that Robert Stevenson had a history of cocaine and ergot use. Ergot is produced by a fungus that grows on rye and its compounds were used to create synthetic LSD. If the rumors of his ergot habits are true, his psychedelic experiences under the influence could have inspired him to write the “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”. Psychedelic hallucinations can force an individual to witness their own lack of self-control. If Stevenson had lost himself to the…

Living with the Enemy Every human being since the fall of man lives with an enemy that wants to control us, his enemy can make the nicest person misbehave and do things they should do. In the Movie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Stevenson uses biblical elements such as the sinful nature that is in every human heart because of sin to reveal what it look like to want to do right but evil is seems to always be present and more fun. This picture of sinful man and what sin will make you do is…

Both novels, Mary Reilly by Valerie Martin and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Stevenson were written in the end of the Victorian era. Gender is a big factor in both of the books and how women were seen in the Victorian era. Stevenson’s book does not mention women very often and when he does they are referred to as ambiguous. Martin’s novel is written in a female perspective and how the poor and the rich are in different levels of society. There are many comparisons and…