Dualism in the "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Stevenson

Essay , 2022 , 14 Pages , Grade: 85

English Language and Literature Studies - Literature

This work is about dualism in the novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Stevenson.

This research aims to analyze the multiple personality disorder that can be found in the novel entitled "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" by Robert Stevenson. There are three aims of this study.

First, how multiple personality disorders are caused in the main character. Second, understand how the main character dealt with multiple personality disorders? The third one is, to figure out the effects of the disorder in the character’s life?

The data were described and analyzed through the use of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, where the research aims to discover the two different personalities that the protagonist suffers from. The protagonist can be Dr. Jekyll, the friendly and intelligent person, or Mr. Hyde, the evil and criminal. Multiple personality disorder has bad effects on the main character. The idea of dual human nature does not stand alone between the men, even if they do not accept it. The relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is now dismissed by Dr. Jekyll because it does not match what the intelligent scientist believes.

The immoral acts are all from Mr. Hyde, while Dr. Jekyll doesn't know what Mr. Hyde is doing because when this character appears, he becomes unconscious. In the end, the multiple personality disorder brought him to death. As stated in the novel, he commits suicide to end his suffering and stops Mr. Hyde. Effects confirm that multiple personality disorders caused a messy life psychologically and physically.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter one
• 1.1. Introduction
• 1.2. The background of the study
• 1.3. Reasons for choosing the topic
• 1.4. Research Questions
• 1.5. Aims of the research
• 1.6. The significance of the research
• Chapter two
• 2.1. Review of the related studies.
• 2.2. Review of Theoretical Studies
• Chapter three
• 3.1. Dualism as a psychological perspective.
• 3.2. Multiple Personality Disorder
• 3.3. Types of Multiple Personality Disorder
• 3.3.1 Amnesia
• 3.3.2 Depersonalization
• 3.3.3 Identity confusion
• .3.4 Identity alteration3
• 3.4. Theoretical Framework
• 3.5. Theoretical Framework Diagram.
• Chapter four
• 4.1 Conclusion and suggestion
• 4.1.1 Conclusion
• 4.1.2 Suggestions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to explore the concept of dualism and multiple personality disorder within the novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". The research delves into the psychological perspective of the main character's internal conflict, analyzing how the disorder manifests itself and the impact it has on their life.

• Dualism and multiple personality disorder as psychological concepts
• The impact of the disorder on the main character's internal and external world
• The exploration of moral and social values within the context of the novel
• The influence of the author's ideology, social class, and social situation on the novel
• The use of psychoanalytic theory to understand the characters' internal conflicts

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One provides an introduction to the research, discussing the background of the study, reasons for choosing the topic, research questions, aims of the research, and the significance of the study. The chapter draws a connection between the novel and real-life experiences with multiple personality disorder, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing this psychological condition.

Chapter Two delves into a review of related studies, focusing on previous research and theoretical frameworks relevant to the topic. This chapter highlights the work of Elmira Molaii (2015) and her analysis of dualism in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".

Chapter Three explores the concept of dualism from a psychological perspective, introducing the notion of Multiple Personality Disorder and its various types, including Amnesia, Depersonalization, Identity confusion, and Identity alteration. This chapter also presents a theoretical framework to understand the psychological underpinnings of the disorder.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of the text include dualism, multiple personality disorder, psychological perspective, internal conflict, literary analysis, psychoanalytic theory, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Robert Louis Stevenson, moral and social values, author's ideology, social class, and social situation.

• Grade: 85
• Author: Layth Jabbar (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 14
• Catalog Number: V1234604
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346662507
• ISBN (Book): 9783346662514
• Language: English
• Tags: dualism, strange, case, jekyll, hyde, robert, stevenson