the moment i choose i can be rid of hyde

• point

  he believes he has control over his darker side showing his arrogance and naivety
• anaylsis

  the modal verb "can" suggests dominance and certaint. while "choose" highlights the illusion of free will
• what does it forshadow

  when he loses control reinforcing the danger of scientific hubris
• alternate view

  desperate attempt to reassure himself hinting early signs of guilt and fear
• stevensons purpose

  Victorian gentlemen were expected to suppress immoral desires. Stevenson critiques this, suggesting that denial and silence lead to inner corruption.
• what idea does this link too

  The idea also links to fears about Darwinism and the animalistic side of man.