Jekyll character analysis

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has completed work on it but his studies are also seen to go against the laws of god Character in context "I was no more myself when i laid aside restraint and plunged in shame" He failed splitting Jekyl good and evil so ket/ Moral and honourable his evil side thrive He participates in charity work and is community minded It can be argued he was trying to make the potion to separate his good and evil side so his intentions were truly good Freud- Dr Jekyll symbolises ego a balance between a mans basal instincts and moral thought Marxism- Dr Jekyll is a member of the bourgeoise. The violent actions that take place could symbolise the behaviour of those with a high status in society. Eg Violent trampling treatment of lower classes He was very social and friendly but self involved Hyde Jekyll and Hyde are not separate characters bust should be considered as one entity Murder of Carew selfishness and disloyalty shown by people in those circles Inventive He is highly intelligent with a curious Mind He symbolises the encroachment of science on religious thought Key characteristics Erratic he becomes increasingly erratic as the novel progresses and is faced with hiding his existence Lanyon The power imbalance and increasing control Hyde has Jekyll entrusts him with over Jekyll appears to propel the narrative of the novel the secret oh Hyde but forwards. The Bona dry between them becomes they drift apart because increasingly fluid and uncontrollable as the plot respected doctor Jekyll looses of Jekylls improper and progresses, as if two become 1 again control immoral usage or science Relationships. Utterson Him and Jekyll have a strong relationship which drives the plot forward with both intrinsic curiosity and concern for his friend. I has an unconditional quality of loyalty and is unphased by opinion. Utterson is a neutral character. Utterson care for his friend is unwavering throughout despite Jekylls growing self imposed isolation