Edward Hyde's Emergence and Destruction

The fate of Edward Hyde, from his first appearance to his violent death.

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The Birth of Hyde

The Birth of Hyde A New Creature Henry Jekyll drinks the potion and becomes Edward Hyde for the first time. Hyde is smaller, younger, and pure evil. Jekyll feels a leap of welcome when he sees the face in the mirror. The First Acts Hyde's first actions are those of Jekyll's suppressed evil. He tramples a child, commits other cruelties, and revels in his freedom. He is a being of pure self-interest. The Growing Strength As Jekyll uses the drug more, Hyde becomes stronger. He begins to take over even without the drug, and his personality becomes more dominant.

The Murder of Carew

The Murder of Carew A Brutal Crime Hyde, in a fit of rage, beats Sir Danvers Carew to death with a cane. The act is senseless and cruel, driven by pure malice. Hyde feels a transport of glee during the murder. The Aftermath He flees, but his crime is witnessed. He becomes a hunted fugitive. He destroys his papers and tries to hide, but he cannot escape the consequences. The Terror of the Gallows Hyde is terrified of being caught and executed. He uses his cunning to manipulate Jekyll's associates, but his fear drives him to desperate measures.

The Suicide of Hyde

The Suicide of Hyde The Final Hours Hyde, trapped in the cabinet, paces up and down, weeping and sending out desperate orders for the drug. He is a creature of fear and hatred. When Utterson and Poole break in, he is found dead. The Crushed Phial He has taken poison, a crushed phial in his hand. He has chosen to die rather than face the gallows. His body is dressed in Jekyll's oversized clothes, a final symbol of their bond. The End of Evil Hyde's death is the end of the evil that Jekyll unleashed. But it also means the end of Jekyll, for they are inseparable. The body is taken away, and the mystery is solved.

the night of the first transformation

October, 18—

the last night, March