Dr. Jekyll

Intro Dr. Jekyll is seen as a respected, well-liked doctor and scientist with a hidden side, a "duality" of nature that leads him to create the character of Mr. Hyde. He is initially portrayed as charitable, sociable, and outwardly virtuous, yet struggles with repressed desires and a desire to explore the darker aspects of human nature. Struggling with Repressed Desires: Jekyll acknowledges having a "concealed side" and seeks to separate it from his respectable public persona, leading him to his experiments. Moral Weakness: While initially trying to control the duality he creates, Jekyll's moral resolve weakens, and he becomes increasingly consumed by his darker impulses as Hyde. Desire to Explore Duality: Jekyll's primary motivation is a fascination with the duality of human nature, leading him to pursue scientific experimentation and the transformation into Hyde.