Duality In Human Nature In Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde

Similarly, Steveson describes how there is a good and evil side to everyone’s personality, but the most important part is how you behave as these choices are the basis of whether you turn out to be a good person or not. This dilemma can be seen in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde who is a well-respected scientist who secrets harbours an immoral side to his character. This side however is not active, but Stevenson shows the duality in human nature by presenting the change in Jekyll’s character. Due to the pious nature in Victorian society, many people suppressed their desires and feelings, hence why Dorian hid his painting as he did not want the judgemental eyes of society to see the change.