Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde Passage Analysis Essay

This passage is taken from Jekyll’s statement of the case, explaining the process behind the act of splitting himself into two separate identities and therefore answering any questions a reader may have. Rose states that ‘evil is embodied in the villain’ , throughout the passage, Stevenson uses split personalities to give depth to the villain and to show where the true evil lies. An original reader would be shocked at the violence and aggression that is weaved throughout the novel, therefore would want a solid conclusion and confession. Stevenson gives this through the voice of Dr Jekyll, giving an explanation of how Mr Hyde came to be and how he was ultimately destroyed. He also uses science in addition to circumstance to create the villainous aspect of the character- often blaming science for its failure.
This novel is an embodiment of the Good vs. Evil line of thought. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde personifies the two sides of human nature, the ‘primitive duality of men’. The use …show more content…
However, it contains realistic aspects that many of its readers could take on themselves, questioning whether they really do have an evil side which is fighting to get out. By including a confession from the main character, Stevenson gives the air of a conclusion to the novel. The passage adds credibility to the events that occurred during the story; science gives it integrity and persuades the reader that such events are possible. Though, the tone of the confession shows a warning against the experimentation and shows the damning effects it had on all characters. An original reader would be somewhat terrified of the prospect of an evil being residing in themselves, this passage in particular describes the act and work in trying to expel the immorality and sin and so gives the impression of an evil layer deep within every human therefore creating panic in the