🔍The idea for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde came to Stevenson in a detailed dream.
📚Stevenson's decline in health inspired him to write many of his works, including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
🎭The character of Dr. Jekyll was inspired by the story of real-life criminal Deacon William Brody.
🌿Stevenson received permission from famous gardener Gertrude Jekyll to use her surname for his character.
👥The characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde symbolize the divided culture of Scotland during the 1880s.
What inspired Stevenson to write Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
—Stevenson was inspired by a detailed dream he had, which formed the basis for the story.
Did Stevenson have any real-life inspirations for the characters?
—Yes, the character of Dr. Jekyll was inspired by the story of Deacon William Brody.
Who gave Stevenson permission to use the surname Jekyll?
—Famous gardener Gertrude Jekyll allowed Stevenson to use her surname for his character.
What do the characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde represent?
—They represent the divided culture of Scotland during the 1880s.
What was the purpose of writing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
—The novella can be seen as a social commentary on life in Scotland during that time.
00:19Stevenson had a detailed dream that would inspire him to write Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
00:50Stevenson experienced a decline in health and wrote many of his works, including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, while confined to his bed.
01:19The character of Dr. Jekyll was inspired by the story of real-life criminal Deacon William Brody.
01:39Stevenson received permission from famous gardener Gertrude Jekyll to use her surname for his character.
02:17The characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde represent the divided culture of Scotland during the 1880s.
