Used only on special occasions, it brings relief from anxiety, depression, insomnia, boredom or loneliness. It can replace these feelings with ones of increased energy, more productive thinking ability, social confidence, and temporary euphoria. As Dr. Jekyll puts it as he was first transformed into Hyde by the magical potion, "I felt younger, lighter, happier in body I stretched out my hands exulting in the freshness of these sensations" (Stevenson 44). In this first stage, the addiction is not very noticeable, leaving few signs suggesting any abuse. Hence, the social bonds between the user and his family and friends are not affected. According to Three-Peaks.Net, the victim substitutes addictive logic to explain illogical actions. For instance, Dr. Jekyll believed that no matter what acts he committed as Edward Hyde, he could always just change back into Jekyll and everything would be fine. Had he been thinking normally, he probably would have seen his situation steadily declining. During this stage, the user does not think about what could possibly happen in the future. There are no negative effects during this stage, however, when the person gets in an uncomfortable situation or wants stimulation; they unconsciously connect relief with the act. The action simply gives the user a sense of freedom and happiness.
The second stage, the "maintenance" stage, is when a person becomes mentally hooked on the substance or action. Dr. Jekyll, like any addict, began to have cravings and use the drug more often. In this stage, the relationships between the addict and their loved ones begin to change. This also can be seen in Stevenson's novel when Jekyll's friendships with his closest companions, Mr. Utterson and Dr. Lanyon, decline. When Dr. Jekyll repented for a while from his addiction, his relationships returned to normal and he seemed to start a new life:.
He [Dr. Jekyll] came out of his seclusion, renewed relations with his friends, became once more their familiar guest and entertainer; and whilst he had always been known for his charities, he was now no less distinguished for his religion.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Irresponsibility in Scientific Exploration In every single movie we watch and in every book we read there is a plot. Whether it be between someone and nature or an agent against a villain, stories wouldn't be exciting without the "Good" versus "...
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The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one that would have the most intelligent person thinking out loud to himself, "What the heck is going on in this story?" The way the story flows is in many ways, like a suspense movie where the audience wonders what will happen next or who the killer might be,...
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde The book Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde is a very interesting but complex with book. The book starts out with the introduction of Mr. Utterson and how he hears of a gruesome murder. Rumors were saying that a Mr. Hyde committed the murder and disappears into the darkness. Utterson n...
This is what happened in the story of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hide. Well it all starts off as Dr. Jekyll is writing on a piece of paper his sad pitiful story it seems that he's fighting to keep control as his other side is trying to break through. As he's writing he tells you of how he used to be ...
The relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Robert Louis Stevenson's famed novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," is an interesting one on several levels. Dr. Jekyll created Mr. Hyde so he could fulfill instinctual desires that were considered wrong in his society without criti...
The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one that would have the most intelligent person thinking out loud to himself, "What the heck is going on in this story?" The way the story flows is in many ways, like a suspense movie where the audience wonders what will happen next or who the killer might be,...
