The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr . Jekyll and Mr . Hyde from Robert Louis Stevenson

Introduction

The novel , Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr . Hyde ' by Robert Stevenson narrates the story of a London lawyer , Utterson and his investigations in a strange case of murder . His investigation leads him to the involvement of his friend , Dr Henry Jekyll . Henry 's contact with Mr . Edward Hyde who is the murderer raises doubt in the mind of Utterson . When he further studies the case he discovers some shocking facts about Dr Henry and his role

in the murder . In fact Dr Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde are the two personalities of the same person . Although Dr Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde are the personalities of the same person , they differ from each other in their physical characteristics actions , behavior and motives . Dr Henry Jekyll is a respected member of the society whereas Edward Hyde is a brutal murderer . Dr Jekyll represents the good side of his persona while Hyde embodies the evil side

Comparison

Dr Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde represented one person only but the way they thought and behaved differed vastly from each other . Even their physical characteristics were in contrast to each other . Utterson , who is oblivious of the fact that Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde are the different personalities of a single person , describes the physical appearance of Hyde . Utterson reveals his disgust for Hyde while describing his looks . Mr . Hyde was pale and dwarfish he gave an impression...