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Dual Nature of Man (Jekyll believes there are two sides to every…
Dual Nature of Man
Jekyll believes there are two sides to every individual
Feels that he is leading a double life
Established gentleman
‘the respect of the wise and good’ :<3:
Guilty of ‘irregularities’ :<3:
This duality applies to all of humanity
‘man is not truly one, but truly two’ :<3:
More self-aware
‘radically both’ :<3:
Underestimated how closely the good and bad sides of his personality are bound together
Stevenson uses man’s dual nature to comment on society
Criticises respectable society
Appears respectable
‘thick cloak’ :<3:
‘wore a great air of wealth and comfort’ :<3:
Proud of their reputations
Hyde’s evil nature is shown in his ‘displeasing smile’ and ‘extraordinary appearance’ :<3:
The two sides are seen as sinful and virtuous
Jekyll lives a virtuous life
‘distinguished for religion’ :<3:
‘ordinary secret sinner’ :<3:
Hyde is the purely satanic side of Jekyll
‘startling blasphemies’ :<3:
‘my devil’ :<3:
‘Satan’s signature’ :<3:
Shows the dangers of letting this sinful side take over
Tempting
‘younger, lighter, happier’ :<3:
Powerful
Unavoidable
‘original evil’ :<3:
The two sides are seen as civilised and uncivilised
Hyde is the uncivilised side
People who committed crimes were less evolved
Forces readers to consider the possibility that there’s a savage within all people
‘like a madman’ :<3:
‘ape-like’ :<3: