
Becoming The Main Character The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde \\ Beware Your Shadow
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Oct 28, 2025 Explore the gothic horror of Jekyll and Hyde, born from a vivid nightmare. Discover Mr. Utterson's investigation into a mysterious will, leading to a shocking murder. Delve into Jekyll's desperate attempts to separate his good and evil sides, and the thrill of becoming Hyde. Uncover Victorian society's repression and the psychological implications of our shadow selves. With insights on integrating personal darkness, the conversation challenges listeners to confront their own hidden impulses. A thrilling dive into duality!
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Nightmare Sparked The Tale
- Robert Louis Stevenson woke from a vivid nightmare that inspired the transformation scene in Jekyll and Hyde.
- Stevenson later called it a "beautiful nightmare" that seeded the novella's core image.
Utterson As Compassionate Lens
- Mr. Utterson functions as a focalizer through whom the omniscient narrator filters the story.
- His tolerant, nonjudgmental nature contrasts Victorian obsession with reputation and offers mercy to social outcasts.
Enfield's Corner-Meeting Story
- Enfield describes Hyde trampling a child then producing a check signed by a respected man to pay damages.
- The check's signature hints that Hyde's refuge connects directly to Dr. Jekyll's property and will.





