The Strange Case Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson of

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) Born: Edinburgh, Scotland He was an only child He grew up having to battle chronic illnesses, the worst being tuberculosis. His childhood nurse, Alison Cunningham, was a greater religious and literary influence in his early life. Occupation: Novelist, poet, travel writer Period: Victorian Age Notable works: Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Stevenson frequently took trips, both for health and pleasure.

His Family Father: Thomas Stevenson (1818-1886), a leading lighthouse engineer Mother: Margaret Isabella Balfour (1829–1897) Spouse: Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne (ten years his senior, with two children) Children: Isobel Isbourne Strong (stepdaughter), Lloyd Osbourne (stepson)

How The Novel Is Born One night, having been awakened amidst a frightful dream, Stevenson remarked to his wife: "I was dreaming a fine bogey tale." From this nightmare came the material for The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He worked on the first manuscript for three straight days. After reading it to his wife, he threw the draft into the fireplace. Stevenson immediately worked on a second version and came up with his little masterpiece. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, was published in 1886 and became an instant popular and critical success. It was immediately followed by the publication of Kidnapped later that same year.

Plot in key points Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield’s walk The story of a mysterious door A letter that must be opened only upon Mr. Utterson’s death A strange voice from the Jekyll’s laboratory Hyde's dead body and a letter written by Dr. Jekyll “Some unexpected effects of the drug…” Initial reasons for developing the drug Unpredictable effects of the experiment Dr.Jekyll’s suicide

Main Characters Henry Jakyll A well-respected and polite doctor and Mr. Utterson's good friend, Dr. Jekyll undergoes extreme changes in his behavior. Edward Hyde A small, hunched man, low, hunchback, with short arms, hairy hands and stubby and with a disagreeable manner. He is a physical manifestation of Dr. Jekyll's evil alter ego.

Themes The Duality of Human Nature: man is not truly one, but truly two; the human soul as the battleground for an “angel” and a “fiend,” each struggling for mastery. The Importance of Reputation: in the novel it reflects the importance of appearances, facades, and surfaces, which often hide a sordid underside. Violence Against Innocents: a small, female child whom Hyde tramples and a gentle and much-beloved old man whom he murders.

Jakyll and Hyde's Ladies Muriel Carew Miriam Hopkins

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (film of 1931) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbg5oXpq42Y “My darling Muriel: If I die – it is in the cause of science. I shall love you always – through eternity. Henry”

Jakyll and Hyde The Broadway Musical (2010) “In each of us reside two separate natures, two distinct personalities. One dark, one light, one good, one evil. It is the curse of mankind that these two extremes should be constantly at war. It is clear to me now that we have the power to divide this primitive duality of man into its separate components. To isolate what is functional from what is dysfunctional and to control these elements forever.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_x9oxYLM9g&feature=related

The Damned Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Jekyll: I'm normal outside I'm Dr Jekyll and I try to be true I'll hold you gently but I want what's right http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgaW25WCgwI Hyde: He's evil inside He's Mr Hyde He tries to be cruel He'll smother you He walks in the night Searching for sin in his Decadent life

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