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Thesis: Stevenson’s use of duality in Jekyll and Hyde is symbolic of the inner struggle between the will to do evil and the human conscience.
Title of Paper I. Introduction of the work A. There is an inherent presence of evil to do evil present in people. There is also, however, a conscience that is supported by morals in people as well. B. Stevenson’s grandfather was both a professor of moral philosophy and a minister, perhaps inspiring Stevenson of an inner conflict between good and evil. C. ? D. Stevenson’s use of duality in Jekyll and Hyde is symbolic of the inner struggle between the will to do evil and the human. II. Analysis of the Work A. Two traits that all of mankind posses are the will to do good and the will to be evil. 1. Jekyll’s experiments were made to separate the polar good and evil of the human mind. 2. B. Humans must have evil will inside them to operate. 1. Even after Jekyll tries to separate himself, he simply gains a personality of evil and his ‘good’ side remains unchanged. 2. “The religious connections are all too clear in a story which seems to suggest that evil is more powerful than good.” C. Repression of “evil” takes place with all people, every day. 1. Hyde always has to run back to become Jekyll so he can defend himself and his place in society. 2. “ D. The difference between a person doing good and a person doing evil can be so intense that the people seem entirely separate. 1. Jekyll and Hyde look, sound, and behave entirely different from each other. 2. “Utterson, throughout the work, believes Jekyll and Hyde to be two different men.” III. Conclusion of the analysis with reference to the author’s craft A. The human conscience and the will to do evil are symbolized by Jekyll’s struggle with his morals and Hyde’s freedom from them. B. Jekyll and Hyde’s struggle represents an inner struggle in which all humans take part of, displayed in several subtle conflicts used throughout the work Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
