Symbols relating to the theme of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde

    For this paper, you will focus on the symbolism present in Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. You should focus on one or two closely related symbols, rather than identifying all the possible symbols in the work. You will then analyze what these symbols add to the novel or the novel’s themes. Some symbols you may want to consider (but are not limited to): houses (Jekyll's vs. the laboratory) the cheval glass doors clothing windows weather walking stick