ANALYSIS OF THE GOTHIC NOVELLA "STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE".
Keywords:
duality, human nature, gothic literature, morality, scientific experimentation, dichotomy of human psyche, inner conflict, dark desires, ambition, dual personality, moral transgression.Abstract
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," explores the duality of human nature through the characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This analysis delves into the psychological and ethical aspects of this duality, examining the internal struggles, moral challenges, and consequences of Dr. Jekyll's experiments. By dissecting these elements, the article aims to reveal the deeper layers of the human psyche as portrayed by Stevenson. Through a scientific perspective, it unravels the complexities of identity, morality, and the battle between good and evil within the story, highlighting the lasting significance of this gothic masterpiece
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