The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Group

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twana2009
twana2009
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High School - 10th Grade

What is the conflict in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?  Is it external conflict or internal conflict?

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Posted by twana2009 on Friday October 2, 2009 at 5:22 PM and tagged with conflict, external conflict, internal conflict, literature, the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde.

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  1. mbomengen
    mrsmonica Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

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    The primary conflict in the novel is internal, between the two sides of Dr. Jekyll’s personality. Hyde is the dark side of his nature; the novel is an allegorical treatment of humankind’s struggle to master our baser nature. Secondary to the internal conflict raging inside of Dr. Jekyll is the external conflict between Hyde and the authorities.

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    Posted by mrsmonica on Friday October 2, 2009 at 7:29 PM