A man with a reputation and a respected member of society representing good
Hyde
A manifestation of evil
Jekyll: '"man is not truly one, but truly two"'
Jekyll is aware of his good side
He also acknowledges there is evil within him
Jekyll's view
Good and evil are bound together within him and the two parts are in direct conflict with one another
Stevenson aims to highlight the idea of an innate duality and the implications of giving in to one's own evil side
Hyde's presence and actions
A constant reminder of the power of evil throughout the novella
Hyde
Invokes terror in other characters, hinting at the possibility of the inner evil and depraved nature that resides within each person
Hyde
An inherently violent character who displays no remorse for his crimes
Carew and Hyde are presented as innocent and vulnerable vs. wicked victims and perpetrator
All characters who encounter Hyde are repulsed by the sense of evil that he exudes
Carew is described with imagery of lightness and innocence
Hyde is depicted with animalistic, aggressive, and primitive imagery
Stevenson's use of animal imagery suggests Hyde's separateness from human society and his unrestricted nature
Stevenson associates Hyde with Christian ideas about Hell and Satan
Jekyll repeatedly refers to him as "my devil"
Stevenson deliberately chooses to make the definition of evil in the novella remain somewhat undefined
This lack of clear definition of evil makes it appear more pervasive and more terrifying
Stevenson presents good and evil as a constant duality throughout the novel and portrays it as a natural facet of the individual
Stevenson proposes that the inherent evil aspect of man is merely suppressed by society and he attempts to explore the consequences of attempting to separate one from the other
