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Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde Good Vs Evil

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The duality of man is something that everyone has faced in their life before having to pick between two sides of any choice knowing that one is always better than the other, it's just the fact which one you will let take over or decide for yourself. Stevenson's novel explores the theme of the struggle between good and evil. Enfield's viewpoint emphasizes Mr. Hyde's strange conduct and peculiar mannerisms, establishing a tense and unsettling ambiance. In the novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Stephenson argues when one tries to eliminate the evil side but becomes self-centered and unethical, demonstrating the risks of suppressing one's dark desires. Chapter 1 introduces the alter-ego of Dr. Jekyll. Mr. Enfield discovers the streets are "all lit up as if for a procession and all as empty as a church" as he …show more content…

In Chapter 8 of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," the author presents the duality of nature through the character of Dr. Jekyll, who grapples with his inner turmoil. As his confession states, "I was conscious of a dual existence: two natures, which contended for mastery". The transformation into Mr. Hyde exemplifies this inner conflict, a creature driven solely by primal urges, which Dr. Jekyll describes as "the bodily change, the transformation of myself, was but a matter of sinking myself in him". Moreover, the author highlights the blurred lines between good and evil, as Dr. Jekyll becomes increasingly entrenched in his darker persona, stating "The evil side of my nature, to which I had now transferred the stamp of consciousness, was less robust and less developed than the good". Through these quotes, the author presents the duality of nature as a complex and fluid interplay between light and dark, reason and passion, and civilization and savagery, challenging readers to confront their inner struggles and the dualities that reside

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