As my grandfather read the last page of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, “Will Hyde die upon the scaffold? or will he find courage to release himself at the last moment?,” he looked at me. “And that, The Strange Tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is the story of your ancestor, ...
Out of the big three horror novels-Dracula, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde-the best of the lot is clearly the latter. Perhaps that is because Robert Louis Stevenson was the best writer of the bunch. Claims have been made to tie both Dracula and Frankenstein to real life precursors with varying degrees of success, ...
In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the peculiar and personal lives of the reputable characters living during the deeply evolutionary and remarkably oppressive Victorian era (a time not unfamiliar to Stevenson himself). Prior to the 1886 release of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. ...
Mother’s Day is one of the most popular holidays for sending that special card to mom. When choosing the perfect card, it’s important to find the saying that conveys your feelings. That isn’t always easy. I have found 10 special sayings, quotes, or verses that anyone can include in or on a Mother’s Day card.The ...
From freedom of religion to freedom of speech to freedom of though, America’s great claim has always been it’s promise of freedom. Here are some of the best quotes about freedom… People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use. —Soren Kierkegaard Freedom is just Chaos, with ...
Calling someone a “Jekyll & Hyde” means that person isn’t exactly the most reliable when it comes to his or her personality or temperament. Their mood can change so quickly, it’s as shocking as the familiar horror story known to generations of fans around the world. With a multitude of adaptations, Strange Case Of Dr. ...
If you’re a big dog lover like I am, you love reading endearing quotes about them. I’ve put together a collection of some of the most loved dog quotes. These quotes are great conversation starters at your next trip to the dog park, pet store, grooming studio, or other pet related activity. You can also ...
It is fairly safe to say that human nature is something that Shakespeare was intent on articulating through his works. To be more specific, he was intent on articulating the concept of consequences we face because of our wrongs. For example, his characters King Lear, Macbeth, and Othello-though not inherently villainous-made specific choices that not ...