Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Jekyll and Hyde


Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde show the diversity of good vs. evil. This Gothic novel compares and contrasts the Doppelganger effect. The alternate identity of these two provides the definition of exact polar opposites. With Christ-like figures mention throughout this writing, it has been portrayed that Jekyll would be the definition of Heaven and Hyde as as the figure from Hell. Heaven (Jekyll) is the light in life, bringing happiness and energy in a positive way. Will Hell (Hyde) sucks away life from everyone and everything. He is the dark-alter ego of Jekyll, having a obsession of wanting to be him. The desire to be good haunts him inside knowing Jekyll will always be one step ahead of him. Stevenson piece tires to send a message of the comparison between these two alternate identities. With Jekyll trying to send out the meaning of innocence and contentment, Hyde is using his devious powers to destroy that, and send out the meaning of anger and hate.  Coming back to the Doppelganger effect, this parallel figure has came to the conclusion that not only do Jekyll and Hyde have alternate identities towards one another, it lead to conclusion of being identical twins.

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