Yes, it is believed to be based on a true story. The story reflects the dual nature of humanity, which is a very real concept. There were likely real - life examples of people who seemed to have two very different sides to their personalities that Stevenson could have drawn inspiration from.
Yes. The story draws on the concept that there are people in real life who seem to have a dual nature. In the Victorian era, there were ideas about repressed desires and the dark side of human nature. Stevenson explored this through the character of Jekyll, a respected man, and Hyde, his evil alter - ego. It's likely he was influenced by real psychological and social phenomena of the time.
Definitely. The story has elements of suspense, mystery, and the terrifying transformation of Dr Jekyll into Mr Hyde, which are common in horror. Also, the atmosphere it creates is quite creepy and unsettling.
The story centers around Dr Jekyll's experiments with a substance that unleashes his dark side as Mr Hyde. It delves into themes of morality and the struggle within oneself.
Definitely! The story is full of suspense and mystery as it explores the dual nature of the main character. The plot keeps you guessing until the end, which is a hallmark of a mystery novel.