Dr Jekyll Allusion

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A biblical allusion stated after Jesus’s death “and behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom” (Matthew 27:51). In ancient times, it was forbidden for a person to enter the temple because it was considered a holy and sacred place. After Jesus sacrifice everyone is allowed to enter into his presence not only the high priest as it was practiced. It is employed to illustrate Dr. Jekyll’s realization that what he has done is not simply just an objective he tried to accomplish. Instead, he comprehends the control that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have as two new and distinct identities. In this quote, Dr. Jekyll expresses his first suspicions that evilness has become more uncontrollable and was governing inside him. A biblical

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