Jekyll and Hyde

They are the characters from a gothic horror book. It is Victorian times in London Jekyll and Hyde are the same person, but Hyde is Jekyll's evil alter ego. They have different appearances and faces each time one of them takes control of the body, undergoing a radical transformation that changes the body's appearance depending on who is in control. Jekyll does everything possible to keep his dual personality a secret, and whenever Hyde is about to take over, he must be alone and hidden so that no one witnesses the transformation and discovers the secret that they are the same person. Jekyll has no children or wife; his life has been solely focused on science, his degrees, and his pursuit of perfection.

An older man. Paternal. Educated, a virgin, a philanthropist, a doctor and scientist, devoutly Catholic and a believer, God-fearing. A middle-aged man, between 40 and 50 years old. Brown hair and beard with some gray, tall, well-built, and with good posture. His skin is bright and vibrant. He is quite friendly, humble, respectful, innocent, warm, and has an impeccable reputation. Kind and empathetic. He speaks in a very learned, intellectual, philosophical, and polite manner. He is a gentleman, cultured and intelligent. Tall, mature, and gentle. He enjoys teaching. He is passionate about his work and his profession. He is recognized, flattered, applauded, and praised by everyone. He has two childhood friends: the first, "Lanion," who is also a doctor and scientist like Jekyll, and the second, who is his best friend, "Utterson," who is a lawyer. Having neither wife nor children, Jekyll, in solitude, grapples with existential conflicts about good and evil, and the pressure he feels from the judgmental and exclusionary Victorian London society, where reputation is everything. Jekyll feels pressured to be completely good, perfect, and without malice in his heart in order to fit in. He constantly struggles with himself and with his "evil self," Hyde, who is always speaking in his head, trying to convince him to let him take control of his body. Jekyll constantly resists Hyde's malevolent persuasions, but occasionally he gives in and succumbs to temptation. Jekyll often drinks a potion he created himself using his scientific knowledge, which helps him control Hyde when he is transforming into him. It can also have the opposite effect, allowing him to become Hyde and escape the social pressures of Victorian London when he succumbs to temptation. He regrets creating Hyde and does everything he can to make sure no one finds out about his dual personality.

Hyde is Jekyll's evil side, the personification of his forbidden desires, his intrusive thoughts, his primal urges that he has repressed his entire life, his yearning for independence from the judgment of Victorian London society. He is born when Jekyll creates a potion to separate his good and evil aspects. Hyde constantly speaks to Jekyll in his head, trying to persuade him to let him out to wreak havoc on the city. When Hyde takes control of Jekyll's body, the body changes its appearance and face to reveal Hyde's true nature. He is short, appears to be about 20 years old, his face is different from Jekyll's, he has pale skin and dark hair, and he is almost always hunched over or has poor posture. His clothes are baggy, since Jekyll is tall and muscular, so when Hyde takes control, he becomes shorter and thinner, but his clothes remain the same. Edward Hyde is quite energetic and youthful, unlike Jekyll. He is always eager to do evil, speaks very informally, and is rebellious and disrespectful. He is the physical embodiment of Jekyll's repressed desires. Sarcastic, moody, indifferent, frightening, arrogant, egocentric, a joker, impulsive, violent, a gambler, murderous, immature, and impulsive. A womanizer and domineering, he hates social interaction and can't stand almost anyone. He feels great indifference to society or social acceptance, unlike Jekyll. Hyde does whatever he pleases without fear of judgment or damage to his reputation. He believes Jekyll is a coward. He denies the existence of God and proclaims himself superior to Him, unlike Jekyll, who is a devout believer. Hyde enjoys the underworld. People are afraid of him; Hyde has a miserable reputation, and no one wants him around. People don't know that Hyde and Jekyll are the same person. He murdered Sir Danvers Carew and several other people, and no one has discovered it yet.

London, England. Year 1886. Victorian era. Cities grew rapidly due to industrialization. Railways, bridges, factories, and sewer systems were built. Inventions such as the telephone, photography, and electric lighting became widespread toward the end of the period. London became one of the largest and most important cities in the world. Industry and trade fueled the wealth of the British Empire. Many people worked long hours in factories, mines, and workshops. Child labor was common, especially in poor families. There were great differences between rich and poor. Society was very divided into social classes: Upper class: aristocrats and large business owners. Middle class: merchants, professionals, and civil servants. Working class: laborers and employees with low wages.

Discipline, education, morals, and good manners were valued. Women wore long dresses, corsets, and hats. Men typically wore suits, waistcoats, pocket watches, and top hats. Appearance and manners were very important. Literacy increased, and more and more people learned to read and write. Many novels and newspapers were published. Writers such as Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, and Arthur Conan Doyle were prominent. During this time, the British Empire reached a vast territorial extent. It controlled territories in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The Victorian era was a time of technological progress, imperial expansion, and economic growth, but also of social inequality, urban poverty, and harsh working conditions. It is remembered for its elegant fashions, strict social norms, and the great advances that helped transform the modern world.