Robert Louis Stevenson

Duality of Good and Evil Robert Louis Stevenson, a famous Scottish writer, once said, “All human beings are commingled out of good and evil.” Not one person is completely good or evil; everyone possesses both characteristics. In the literary pieces of John Gardner’s, “Grendel,” unknown author of, “Beowulf,” and Robert Louis Stevenson’s, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” the characters are portrayed as having both qualities of good and evil, proving there to be a duality of decency/immorality, righteousness/depravity

Poet Robert Louis Stevenson, the 26th most translated author in the world, contributed greatly to some of the most famous literature known today. Among his works are Treasure Island, Strange Case of Mr. Hyde, and many more. As a child Robert was often ill, preventing him from being able to leave his house. Because of his sickness, Robert missed out on the beauty of the outside world and unfortunately passed away at the young age of 44. Although his years were brief, he was able to live his dream

highlights the importance that values have on one’s character. What someone values affects how they behave, think and, consequently, who they truly are. Throughout generations, there are often various values that Young Adults share. In Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, David appears to be a representation of the Young Adults in his generation. In Kidnapped, the young adults have numerous common values that determine who they are and how their lives play out. In Kidnapped, the Young Adults value themselves

The case of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a very interesting and strange novel to read. Many people argue over if Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are one person or two separate personalities. A few reasons to explain why they are two different personalities is one the sight of Dr. Jekyll is very calming and most people enjoy being in his presence but Mr. Hyde is different everyone who is in his presence has an urge to kill him and hate him. The second one is that Dr. Jekyll is a

transform out of all recognition. In 1886, a popular novelist, Robert Louis Stevenson, wrote his book Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The novel was a smash hit because it appealed to the feelings society was already experiencing; the fear and anxiety of the evolving modern city. During this time, a higher percentage of people were literate and excited to read, which is another reason why the novel was so popular. It is evident to readers that Stevenson was skeptical of progress during his time period. In his

Hyde is a very good book that displays somewhat of a moral. This book can create many feelings inside someone as they read the story. In the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson uses imagery, diction, and details to create a mysterious mood. Stevenson used imagery to create this mood. There is a spot where Stevenson says, “black winter morning,” I think this begins to help display the mood (49). This quote makes me feel very solemn which helps set the tone for the situation. “Broken

Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850 in Scotland. He was a 19th century writer notable for novels such as Kidnapped, Treasure Island, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson uses imagery, diction, and details to create an ominous mood. Robert Louis Stevenson uses Imagery to express the mood in his story. “A fog rolled over the city” (68). This creates an ominous mood because fog makes things mysterious. Another quote is “...literally

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson When asked this question, the immediate answer is, yes. Robert Louis Stevenson uses the features of a conventional horror story, which were very popular at the time, but also uses the story to raise social issues and make criticisms about the hypocrisy and double standards of Victorian society, in general, and Victorian London in particular. The first aspect of horror to be noticed is that the main

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde come out a nightmare by the author Robert Louis Stevenson. This fact helps me make up my mind on the mood. In this novel author Robert Louis Stevenson uses imagery, diction, details, to create a grim mood. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has a lot of grim imagery. “In spite of biting weather” (88-89). The word biting has a negative connotation and painting a dark picture. “full of premature twilight” (85). This quote shows a dark picture and a descriptive picture. “ her bones audible

How Does Robert Louis Stevenson use literary techniques to illustrate the social, historical and moral points he is trying to make in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? Throughout the Novella, ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, the author Robert Louis Stevenson uses a wide range of literary techniques in a skilful and sophisticated way to help achieve his effects and put his points across. Stevenson’s unique use of language is vital to the success of the Novella, with the structural and linguistic devices playing