😇 Jekyll and Hyde: A Case of Dual Personas 🦹‍♂️

A riveting journey into the concept of dual personalities with the classic example of Jekyll and Hyde.

Jekyll and Hyde

Jekyll and Hyde - An individual who has two completely different sides, one very good and the other evil. The term comes from Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886), in which one character can switch from the good Dr. Jekyll to the evil Mr. Hyde by taking a drug. Leslie Purnell Davies defined it in The Shadow Before (1971), “We are all a mixture of good and evil, Jekyll and Hyde if you like.”

Alter Ego: A second personality or version of oneself.
Split Personality: A popular term for Dissociative Identity Disorder, where a person exhibits multiple, distinct identities.
Dual Nature: Reflecting two contrasting aspects within oneself.

Synonyms and Antonyms ⚖️

Synonyms:
- Double-faced
- Two-sided
- Ambivalent
Antonyms:
- Consistent
- Uniform
- Steady

Humor-filled Quote 🃏

“Some days I’m Dr. Jekyll, some days I’m Mr. Hyde, but most days I’m somewhere in between, trying to remember where I put my keys.” – Anonymous

Proverbs 🌟

“Every man has his demon” – Emphasizing the duality of human nature.
“Good and evil – we all have both” – Highlighting the internal struggle within each person.

Suggested Literature & Media 📖🎥

Books:
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (similar themes of duality and the struggle between good and evil)
Songs:
- “Jekyll and Hyde” by Five Finger Death Punch
- “Jekyll and Hyde” by Bishop Briggs
- “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by The Who
Movies:
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)
- Van Helsing (2004) – Featuring the characters combined in a fantastical setting.
- Split (2016) – A modern take on the idea of multiple personas.

Quizzes 🎉

### Which book introduced the characters Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? - [x] *The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* - [ ] *Frankenstein* - [ ] *Wuthering Heights* - [ ] *The Picture of Dorian Gray* > **Explanation:** *The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* by Robert Louis Stevenson is the original tale that tells the story of these two contrasting personas. ### What does "Jekyll and Hyde" mean? - [ ] Someone who is always happy - [ ] A person who is constantly sad - [x] An individual who has both good and evil sides - [ ] Someone who loves mysteries > **Explanation:** "Jekyll and Hyde" refers to a person who possesses two contradictory sides–one good and one evil. ### True or False: The phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" comes from a poem. - [ ] True - [x] False > **Explanation:** The phrase originates from Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, not a poem. It has come to symbolize a person with a split personality or dual nature.

Feel the duality, embrace the contradictions, and keep exploring the richness of human nature. Jekyll and Hyde remind us that we’re all multifaceted beings capable of both grandeur and folly. Until next time, “To be, or not to be, that is the question” … or perhaps the answer. – Leslie Purnell Davies