In The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde

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Statistics shows that there are many people battling with different personalities. “A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people.” Throughout reading “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, it was very noticeable that Dr. Jekyll was battling with a personality disorder. Before reading this proportion of literature, it seemed like it was going to be the regular superhero/supervillain story. The story starts off introducing us to a Mr. Utterson character. Mr. Utterson was a lawyer who was in charged with the deceased Mr. Jekyll. As we read along, we come to realized that Dr. Jekyll may not be dead though. …show more content…

Utterson was very curious in Dr. Jekyll’s will, that states “This will stipulate that in the event of Jekyll’s death, all of his wealth will go to a man named Edward Hyde.” Mr. Richard Enfield, who is Utterson cousin, was the first to mention Hyde. He tells the story of Hyde being a psychotic man that knocks over a small child through a doorway. After reviewing Jekyll’s will, Mr. Utterson knew that he must find Dr. Hyde to see if he was the same man his cousin told him about. Utterson finds Hyde, and to his surprise gets the door slammed in his face. Since that trip was a waste, he goes to visit Jekyll. Again, Utterson does not get an answer, and begins to explain that his will must be followed as stated. At this point, Utterson beings making speculations on the matter. “Utterson fears that Hyde is an extortionist who is after Jekyll’s money and will eventually murder the doctor.” At this point, Robert Louis Stevenson, who is the author, leaves us curious and eager to find out what happens

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