Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde Analysis

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The extent to which Jekyll and Hyde are in fact a single character is questionable in Stevenson’s novella, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Until the end of the novel, the Jekyll and Hyde seem nothing alike. The well-respected Dr. Jekyll and the abhorrent Mr. Hyde are antithetical in type and personality. Stevenson develops this contrast to support the claim that every human being contains opposite forces within him or her and an alter ego hides behind each deferential facade. Americans love watching sports because they’re given an emotional outlet, an indulgence of competitive instincts, and an opportunity to satiate their desire for victory. Moreover, Americans love seeing gifted athletes create spectacles and perform under pressure. Athletes are admired for their …show more content…

The most popular American sports are predicated on the utilization of violence encouraging the use of human bodies as weapons. The media exploits this desire for violence by sensationalizing violent plays in sport, featuring articles that focus on violence, and promoting upcoming sporting events by using past violent sport contests. The media is largely responsible for the rising popularity of violence in sport because spectator response and media coverage positively reinforce athletes’ brutality. The lack of overt disapproval from spectators and broadcasters condone violence as a permissible facet of sport; rather than condemn athletes’ actions, commentators gawk and applaud at their rough play (Terry). Spectators and audiences appear everywhere in conventional performances; it is widely overlooked but plays an increasingly important role in the realm of sports. When athletes observe that their spectators’ derive entertainment from their grizzly behavior, they are more inclined to play with bravado and create a spectacle. Athletes choose to market themselves to their heterogeneous audience in order to be successful, even at the expense of nonviolent