Sunday, December 6, 2009

Good versus Evil

The internal struggle between good and evil is obvious in D Jekyll .One part of him is kind while the other part(Mr Hyde) enjoy sinfull pleasures. The two forces are always competing within him and he has to make sure he keeps a balance between them.

However, Dr Jekyll is unable to control his evil nature and the horrible deeds committed by Hyde. This led him to take his own life.

In the case of Dr Jekyll, we see an internal struggle between the good part of himself and his evil side, Mr Hyde.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Friendship and Loyalty

The theme of friendship and loyalty is seen in Robinson Crusoe's relationship with Friday. Before he met Friday ,Robinson was lonely.He found companionship with two dogs,a parrot and a cat.

After he saved Friday,he lived happily together for 3 years. Fiday learnt to speak English.One day they fought a group of savages. They saved Friday's own Father.This shows that Friday is loyal to his friend.

They learn from each other.

Robinson also makes friends with the English and Spanish mutineers.He solves their disputes and helps them to form friendships with each other.

This shows that Robinson has good social skills and he is loyal to his friends.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Faith in God

Robinson Crusoe taught Friday about God.Friday had never heard of God.Robinson explained to him the diference between good and evil,and about God and the Devil.He taught Friday about God goodness and power.He explained that God's aim was to make sure that good triumphed over Evil.

Friday asked him why God did not simply distroy the Devil and allow only good in the world.Robinson did not have an answer.He prayed to God for an answer.This show his deep faith in God

The Truth About Dr Jekyll

In a letter to Utterson,Dr Jekyll reveals the full truth.He said that he was born rich and had a bright future ahead of him.

However,he had one weakness-he loved living a carefree and wild life.This did not fit in with his image as a respectable doctor.Therefore he started to live a double life-living as a respectable doctor and pursuing sinful pleasure in secret.