Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886): Victorian Surfaces, Constraints of Fame
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) : Victorian Surfaces, Constraints of Fame In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louise Stevenson lets the readers explore the Victorian constraints of Fame through the plot and the characters. The most outstanding aspect of this novella is the effect of the social restrictions that shape people's behavior to conform to the social norms, which lead to the repression of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson's deep desires. In the aspect of repression, Dr. Jekyll is a great example. The confession of creating the evil side of himself, Mr. Hyde, can tell us many things about how the social restrictions suffocate him. Dr. Jekyll was born into a high-class family and grew up as an honorable man who gained many respects from others, so he must conform to what people expect him to do or be virtuous. Moreover, he has his face to save as he is in a position where his image and reputation among the public must be perf
