Hyde as the Shadow Self
- Hyde represents the raw, primal aspects of Jekyll’s personality left unchecked.
- His violent nature contrasts sharply with Jekyll’s genteel exterior, embodying duality.
- Hyde’s dominance symbolizes the consequences of giving in to baser instincts.
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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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