Stevenson’s use of structure in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’
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I can write about the structure of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ and how it links to key themes in the novella.
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The power of human curiosity is key theme shown through the detective form and final narratives of Lanyon and Jekyll.
Concealment is a key theme shown through the motif of letters and the detective form.
False appearances is a key theme shown through the motif of the mask.
Arguably the novella's climax is the breaking down of the door to Jekyll's cabinet, linking to secrecy and concealment.
Jekyll offers a "full statement" in the denouement, yet we don't see Utterson's response or the consequences of this.
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