Theme

• Duality


  Stevenson explored how the civilised and animalistic side of men. He believes that all men had dual nature
• Secrecy


  Men pretended to uphold high moral values however indulged in vice in secret only caring for good reputation
• Science


  Science was a respectable profession but if intentions were bad, they can be dangerous.
• Darwin


  Gave theory of evolution suggesting we didnt come from God but apes sharing something in common with primate beasts (goes against religion)
• London


  Suggests that men’s dual nature comes from within even from the most civil person. Gothic description create an idea of curruption
• Dr John Hunter


  Surgeon who helped understand anatomy- stole bodies and dissecting them (Duality and Secrecy)
• Edinburgh 


  Divide by wealthy new town and the squalid old town (Duality)
• Industrial Revolution


  Rapid technological advancements lead to low paying work causing overcrowding and crime (devolving). Poverty was common as high skilled jobs became more easy.