Jekyll And Mr Hyde Character Analysis

In Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest, the character Prospero embarks on a journey of self discovery whereby he achieves a renewed understanding and perception of himself and others, similarly to how Mr Hyde, in the novel Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, succumbs to a transformation and a renewed sense of self. In The Tempest, Prospero who was initially a duke, but later overruled by his perfidious brother Antonio, is stranded on an island, where he fabricates an elaborate scheme of vengeance, engaging Ariel, a Spirit, to conjure a storm, causing a shipwreck to his enemies; “Why, that’s my spirit!”. Prospero’s enthusiastic exclamation in this phrase depicts his heinous attitude towards his enemies, which however is later, transformed to one of forgiveness and reconciliation; ‘the rarer action is in virtue, than in vengeance’. It is only because of Prospero’s unexpected discovery of Ariel’s compassion for the stranded characters, results in his
The violent personification in tasting delight form every blow highlights Mr Hyde’s pleasures from evil acts. However, Dr Jekyll, discovers the horrid consequences from Hyde’s cruel actions, due to his lack of empathy for others. Subsequently, like Prospero, he is remorseful for the suffering he has inflicted on others; “streaming tears of… remorse, had fallen upon his knees and lifted his clasped hands to God”. Furthermore I have come to the understanding that discovery can meaningfully induce a renewed perception of oneself, as well as the importance of being empathetic in achieving