[Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - A case report?]

Area of Science:

• Medical Humanities
• Literary Analysis
• Neurology

Context:

• Robert Louis Stevenson's life as an invalid.
• Analysis of
• The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Purpose:

• To explore potential medical conditions influencing Stevenson's writing.
• To analyze the character of Jekyll/Hyde through a medical lens.
• To examine the novella as a medical case report.

Summary:

• Stevenson likely had hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, not tuberculosis.
• Jekyll/Hyde's behavior may indicate epilepsy, syphilis, dissociative identity disorder, substance use, or bromide therapy side effects.
• The novella explores the duality of human nature, good versus evil, and the struggle for control.

Impact:

• Provides a medical perspective on a classic literary work.
• Highlights the connection between author's health and literary creation.
• Offers insights into the psychological and neurological interpretations of literary characters.