Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde Mood

Most of us have a side to each other that no one knows about. This side is often a darker feared side, which explains why we don't show it. Unfortunately, sometimes it is shown when we least expect it. In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson draws attention to the multiple personalities detained in one person, although you might only reveal one, the author always presents his worst or best side. Stevenson's representation of good and evil is shown throughout the story in many different ways. The author uses the mood of the setting to express the 2 different sides of man, shifting from a “great chocolate-covered pall lowered over heaven” (2) to the “back end of the evening”. These quotes create an overarching outlook on the

Stevenson uses imagery to create the illusion of the end to the problem of the gloominess being observed. “As the cab drew up before the address indicated, the fog lifted a little and showed him a dingy street” (19-20) The lifting signals that it's the end of the mystery and that whatever they are looking for will be found Summing it all up, the vapor found in the street is a perfect example of how the city's atmosphere gives a sense of mystery as Utterson goes looking for Hyde. Lastly, the story's author shows us the duality of man through Utterson's descriptions of Jekyll's transformation into Hyde. Stevenson uses diction to express the undertaking of Hyde's change. “his face became suddenly black and the features seemed to melt and alter--and the next moment,” (4-5) Stevenson uses these words to show how Jekyll's transformation was odd and scary. He uses the word melt to illustrate how the transformation takes place. The author uses tone to help the audience understand Utterson's feelings as he sees Jekyll change into someone completely