The presentation of individuals and society in the novel, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Choose twain extracts from the invigorated and use them as a terms for your discussion of iodine of the following topics1. The ways in which places and settings ar utilise in the sweet2. The presentation of individuals and auberge in the fresh3. Stevensons methods of develop tension and a esthesis of horror in the novel.For the purposes of my analysis, I take in chosen option two The presentation of individuals and society in the novel. The two extracts that I have chosen for the analysis are Uttersons first opposition with Mr. Hyde and his subsequent description of him (in the chapter The Search for Mr. Hyde) and an excerpt from the last chapter Henry Jekylls enough statement of the case.In this essay, I am going to discuss how Stevenson presents the individuals and the society in the novel. In order to make a chiseled interpretation, I am going to be using the novel as well up as my bunsground recognize directge of the time and context in which the novel was set. I will as well review Stevensons experiences, which might have led to the creation of the news report.Firstly, I will examine the society presented by Stevenson in this novel. The entire story revolves around the upper/middle class. There are only hints of other social classes in the form of workers and servants, absorbed by the rich people. The four main suits of the play have much in common they are totally rich, well-educated and professional men Utterson is a lawyer Enfield is a well known man around the town, exhibit his popularity. Lanyon and Jekyll are both doctors, which shows their high professional status. Another trait that all these men have in common is, they are all unwarmed and distant so far likable. Also, they are all un-married. Below is an extract from the book, outlining Mr. Uttersons constitutionMr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile coldbackward in sentiment and yet somehow lovable.Another raise fact regarding the novel is, not one of the main vitrines is a woman, this shows the nature of the society. The society at the time was a male-dominated one. Some have argued that this gives the novel an empty look. Readers agree that, the severe miss of women from the settings creates unease in the novel, which can be felt slightly. This particular piece trait that Stevenson employs can be linked back to his own childhood, Stevenson had a difficult father figure and thus, the imbalance in sexes is noticeable in the writing.In the novel itself, each of the characters face a varying dilemma. Utterson expects at peace with the world and doesnt want a wife whereas, Jekyll seems to change into Hyde because he is sexually frustrated. Jekyll is one character who would be content with a wife. Here, another(prenominal) flaw in the society seems visible Stevensons subtle delivery sets up the male-only society in order to push Jekyll into becoming Hyde. Stevenson exasperates Jekyll and thro ugh his tactical writing, he also thoroughly entertains the commentators.The main character of the novel seems to be Mr. Utterson. Stevenson writes the novel from Uttersons perspective, events of the novel and the story-line itself is viewed through Uttersons eyes. For example, when the subscriber first learns near Hyde, it is from Uttersons small description. Automatically, the reader then perceives Hyde as Utterson does. The readers are also inclined to feel the identical emotions Utterson feels regarding Hydethe hitherto unknown disgust, loathing and fear in which Mr. Utterson regarded him (Hyde).The interesting factor is that Utterson is never the narrator of the proceedings in the novel. However, he is always involved in some way, even in the scenes where he has no direct role. Another interesting factor is that even though Stevenson doesnt employ Utterson as the narrator, he tailors him with narrator like features he is calm, considerate and commonly emotionless. Steven son uses him to great effect towards the end, he surprises the readers by turning the passive character of Utterson, suddenly into an active member of the novel. The author reveals the other side of Uttersons character as existence decisive and strong, and this allows the reader to be further arouse in the novelI must and shall see you if not by fair means than by foul if not of your consent, then by brute forceAnother key character in the novel is Dr. Lanyon. He is only thrust into action when Hyde goes to visit him. Stevenson heightens the drama of the story by not allowing Lanyon to confide his experiences to Utterson and the readers. The reader is made desperate to know what Lanyon refers to as it could kill a man by its mere presence. The reader later gathers that he is referring to Hyde. After Lanyon watches Hyde transform to Jekyll, Lanyons whole demeanour changes to a dying man, only he never reveals the cause for his sudden ill-healthI have had a shock and I shall never recover. It is a caput of weeksThere could be two possible reasons why Lanyon doesnt reveal the impartiality he whitethorn retrieve that by divulging the details he may tarnish the old friendship between himself and Dr. Jekyll. However, this reason doesnt seem very(prenominal) likely because the friendship between the two was long lost. Below is a perfect example, showing that the friendship is long gone (Jekylls thoughts about Lanyon)that hide-bound pedant, Lanyon, at what he called my scientific heresies.The second simpler reason could be that, Lanyon believes even if he did divulge any details, people would not believe his claims. He is in a bad way(p) that he may be labelled a lunatic, and obviously wants to forfend that predicament.Stevenson has used masterly language in order to construct the characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. His language clearly conveys them as two separate people yet it also outlines the gigantic difference between them. Early on in the story, Je kyll informs the readers about his theory regarding HydeMan is not sincerely yours one hardly truly two.Throughout the novel, Stevenson conveys Hyde as the lower instinct and id form of Jekyll. The author wants the readers to believe that Hyde is a selfish, animal side of Jekyll. This strange phenomenon could be linked back to Stevensons childhood. In that circumstance Stevenson being the mischievous child representing Hyde and Stevensons father being upstanding and respected, representing Jekyll. Hyde also seems to rebel with Jekyll like Stevenson did with his father. Stevenson wanted to be an author, but his father was against such a career but Stevenson became one anywayJekyll had more than a fathers interest Hyde had more than a sons indifference.To make the novel a success, the foundations must be strong this relies on the fact that the reader perceives Jekyll and Hyde, as Stevenson wants him to. The author wants the characters to be completely different, yet be the same p erson, and to convey this Stevenson uses descriptive language(Jekyll) Every mark of capacity and liberalityANDA large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fiftyOn the other hand, in that respect is a stark expression between Jekylls description and Hydes(Hyde) He had borne himself with a murderous mixture of timidity and boldnessANDThere was something wrong with his appearance something displeasing, something downright detestable.Now as we can understand from the above quotations, Stevenson uses alliteration to convey the descriptions of both the characters. Some examples are- downright detestable murderous mixture. This pictural language leads the reader to believe in Jekyll and Hyde. The author conveys Hyde as being completely opposite of Jekyll, even through the name. Hyde is a monster obscure within Jekyll. The more dramatic interpretation would be conveyed as a struggle between good and evil.It seems clear that Hyde is always present in Jekyll at the start of the novel he just h asnt been released and thus, Jekyll had complete wangle of the situation. The problem arises when Jekyll starts taking the metamorphic potion at this point Hyde emerges and begins to take control. Its clear that Hyde gains strength from the actions of Jekyll this point is further enhanced if the reader concentrates on Hydes appearance. Hyde doesnt seem to be a tall person, and thus his character is not strong enough to challenge Jekyll. However, Hydes continued nourishment through Jekylls weaknesses means that eventually Hyde becomes increasingly potentThe balance of my nature might be permanently overthrown and the character of Edward Hyde become irrevocably mine.This revelation proves that, the metamorphic potion is truly a changing potion, it reverts Jekyll to a weaker character of Hyde. Once Jekyll starts taking the potion, the characters of Jekyll and Hyde become shady and unclear it even seems that both the characters want to be separate. An example of that is when Jekyll r efers to Hyde as him not I. From Jekylls language it seems that Hyde is no longer a part of Jekyll but someone else. Finally, Jekyll explains that the character of Hyde is completely different in a sense Jekyll lets Hyde do whatever he pleases, without the fear of consequences or society the liberty, the comparative youth, the light step, leaping pulses and secret pleasures that I had enjoyed in the disguises of Edward Hyde.Thus, the position of Hyde in the novel is grotesque and mysterious. He stands apart from the rest of the society he is ugly, disturbing and unlovable. So, Jekyll is able to enjoy two positions in the society, one being in the centre and the other being on the extreme edge.In conclusion, Stevenson conveys both his own rebelling and then escaping aspects in the novel. Stevenson rebelled by roaming the streets of Edinburgh at darkness and then escaped to Samoa. Stevenson also constructs the society to an odd proportion, by placing no women in it this seems to ref lect a classical hypocritical Victorian society. However, throughout the novel the atmosphere seems to be perfect for the Jekyll/Hyde situation and thus, makes the novel a fantastic read.