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The Great Political Fictions: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
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The Internal Struggle of Dr. Jekyll and the Creation of Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll faces a constant struggle between his proper, good self and his desire for sensual pleasure. He feels frustrated when being proper as he stifles his gratification, and feels guilty when seeking pleasure as it risks his reputation. To resolve this conflict, he creates Mr. Hyde, a separate identity who can indulge in sensual pleasures without tarnishing Dr. Jekyll's reputation. This solution allows Dr. Jekyll to experience the pleasures indirectly through Mr. Hyde, providing a balance between propriety and hedonism.
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