The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. It provides a thorough exploration of the novella’s plot, characters and main themes, including duality, free will and social conformism. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 25-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of Robert Louis Stevenson
• Presentation of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
• Summary of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
• Character study
  • Mr Utterson
  • Dr Jekyll
  • Mr Hyde
  • Richard Enfield
  • Dr Lanyon
  • Poole
• Analysis of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
  • The fantastique
  • Duality, split personality and metamorphosis
  • London society

About The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the gripping tale of a scientist who becomes obsessed by the duality of his being, as it is made up of both good and evil, and decides to physically separate the two parts of himself. The novella has proved hugely influential since it was first published, and continues to captivate readers today.

About Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer who was active in the second half of the 19^th century. He drew much of his inspiration for his stories from his travels through France, America and the Samoan islands, and also wrote essays on literary theory and articles about his travels in the Pacific. His writing was innovative for its time, and he was one of the first Europeans to defend the indigenous population of the Samoan islands against the colonial powers. His admirers include Jorge Luis Borges, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway and Vladimir Nabokov.