Transformation as a Metaphor
- Jekyll’s transformation into Hyde symbolizes the unleashing of repressed desires.
- The physical changes reflect the psychological cost of living a double life.
- The duality serves as a warning about the dangers of denying one’s true self.
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Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores the duality of human nature through contrasting viewpoints and complex character development. The story delves into the internal struggle between morality and primal instincts, revealing the consequences of suppressing desires. Its layered narrative critiques societal judgment and highlights the dangers of unchecked ambition.
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