
The Great Political Fictions: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
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Dr. Jekyll's Inner Struggle with Pleasure and Reputation
The chapter explores Dr. Jekyll's conflict between propriety and pleasure-seeking behavior, showcasing a nuanced perspective on moral choices and societal expectations. It illustrates his struggle to balance respectability with the desire for sensual pleasures, portraying a complex inner conflict and the notion of making a conscious trade-off between different aspects of one's identity. Delving into the creation of Mr. Hyde as a solution to maintain reputation while indulging in pleasures, the narrative hints at the darker, secretive relationship between the two characters and the consequences of their actions.
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