Dr Jekyll Conflicts

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a story by Robert Louis Stevenson about a scientist named Dr. Jekyll who attempts to mask his evil side by caving into it by enabling the character Mr. Hyde to escape under control. Eventually, Jekyll can no longer control Hyde, and Hyde kills multiple people. To prevent more deaths Jekyll ends his life to;o rid the world of Mr. Hyde. The human condition, as revealed in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the struggle to contain the dual nature of humanity, with both good and evil present within each individual. As Dr. Jekyll moves through the story he faces an internal conflict that he attempts to solve, the conflict allows Jekyll to grow and realize his mistakes. The central conflict faced by the protagonist, Dr. Jekyll, is the struggle between his good and evil personalities. Jekyll, a respected physician, and philanthropist have developed a potion that can separate his inner good and evil sides into separate physical forms, allowing his evil side to emerge as the monstrous Mr. Hyde. However, as time goes on, Jekyll finds that he is losing control over the transformations and …show more content…

As he witnesses the increasingly violent and criminal actions of Mr. Hyde, Jekyll starts to feel guilty and ashamed of what he has become. This leads to a period of self-reflection, as Jekyll tries to understand the motivations behind his actions and regain control over his dual nature. Through this process, Jekyll develops a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him, and he becomes more self-aware and introspective as a result. In the end, despite the tragedy that unfolds, Jekyll's growth and development as a character are evident, and he is left with a deeper understanding of the human condition and the complexities of good and