![]() ![]() Most are either poorly written (for entertainment purposes at least) but exorbitantly revolutionary tales that were so successful as to no longer warrant their being read, accept for historical purposes, or poorly written philosophical discussions on human nature surrounded by an underdeveloped story of nothing. The problem is that when one trying to find a good classic novel, very few actually exist. The last chapter consists of Jekyll's gripping confession: how a once learned and noble man realized the only way to destroy his diabolical alter-ego.Can he yet be saved by his loyal friends? Or must he face his destiny completely alone? Beware the beast that lurks within! When an elderly MP is murdered on the street, even Jekyll seems to realize that things have gone too far, but can the now drug-dependent physician control his urge to throw off the shackles of Society? Is he himself a victim.of the arrogance of medical and scientific knowledge or of attempting to play the god of creation with unknown powers? Hollywood has offered us various excellent, chllling versions, but the Classical Faithful will want to consult the original-which is more subtle and therefore more horrible than simply presenting the tale from the viewpoint of the protagonist. Naturally the concerned lawyer becomes increasingly alarmed at this unexplained hold over Henry Jekyll, but can a few learned gentlemen protect him from himself or his rash devotion to a human monster? By uniting forces, can they preserve both his property, his reputation and ultimately, his life? Quick to flair up in unprovoked anger and shocking brutality, this Hyde creature is proving a menace to society. Hyde? Why does he endure the odious presence of a younger, shorter, vicious person-even to entrusting him with the key to his residence? This Edward Hyde emotes something bestial and unrestrained, which inspires instant fear or disgust in normal men. ![]() Jekyll to condone such bizarre behavior from his guest/protege/parasitecalled Mr. ![]() During the course of the chilling novella, each of the gentlemen contributes to our knowledge of this morbidly fascinating central character, who gradually loses control of his reason or his will. Lanyon, confides his misgivings about the former's will to his cousin, Mr. Utterson, a conscientious laywer in Victorian London and longtime friend of both Henry Jekyll and Dr. Beneath the veneer of Cilivization the two extremes wage eternal war in one breast. What evil could be more impossible to resist or to conquer than Man's inherent flaw of dualtiy? RLS describes it as the innate struggle bewteen angelic and demonic forces which lurk in every soul. This macabre tale-inspired by a dream-starts slowly but with an ever increasing sense of mystery, culminates in a vortex of horror worthy of Poe. ![]()
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