The writing
style and diction of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
demonstrate key elements of Romantic writing. Engage with this
statement with direct reference to the text and to features and
ideas of the Romantic genre.
The Romantic era, when Stevenson was working on his novella
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr
Hyde(Stevenson, 2014), was characterized by the rejection of
faith in reason to faith in the senses. Most importantly
Romanticismvalues freedom of the individual above all else.
Stevenson uses these elements of Romanticism in Strange Case of Dr
Jekyll and Mr Hyde, which are demonstrated by the writing style and
diction, to reinforce the central themes of the book.
The Romantic element of nature in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll
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Since Hydes
immunity to the control of others, his rebellion is what gives him
his freedom Hyde represents is the essence of individuality that
Romantic writing so often focuses on. Hyde thus becomes the epitome
of rebellion and consequently individuality. Stevenson connects the
idea of nature with individuality, which is represented by Hyde, by
using the idea of a sea of liberty. By describing the freedom
that Hyde gives Jekyll with the image of something distinctly
natural Stevenson associates nature with individuality and by doing
so, reinforces the themes of rebellion and individuality in the
novella. Hence,
Stevensons use of nature to represent that individuality
demonstrates the use of Romantic elements in Strange Case of Dr
Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Nature itself is of two sides, one of peace and tranquillity
and the other an uncontrollable destructive force and this aspect
of the duality in nature is representative of the larger theme of
duality present in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stevenson
shows this element of duality by simultaneously being polite and
horrific when Enfield is describing the incident where Hyde
tramples a little girl.
Well, sir, the two ran into one another naturally enough at
the corner; and then came the horrible part of the thing; for the
man trampled calmly over the child's body and left her screaming on
the ground.
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