Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Ep.23
Robert Louis Stevenson is a master of writing. His stories, while they are exciting in and of themselves, often present realistic glimpses of human nature. One such example is in his story The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This story shows a man, Dr. Jekyll, and his struggle with sin. He discovers a powerful drug which allows him to take on a new physical form, which is the embodiment of his deepest, most sinful desires. In his new form, Jekyll can indulge his wicked desires without fear of repercussions on normal self. Throughout the story, everyone sees Jekyll and Hyde as two different people, and Jekyll is able to keep his two personalities distinct. However, as the story continues he begins to find that he can no longer control his transformations into the vile form of Hyde. Rather than accept the help offered to him by those around him, he hides his struggle form them and distances himself. His attempts to hide Hyde lead him to various acts of desperatio...