Bennett and Royle discuss how many short stories revolve around the main character having an epiphany (54). In Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll experiences the struggle between good and evil that occurs in every person and the devastating effects it can have when evil overcomes good. In the story, Dr. Jekyll has the epiphany the evil personality of Mr. Hyde was overcoming the good in Dr. Jekyll. The quote illustrates the idea the choice Dr. Jekyll makes when alternating between Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde, as well as the choice between life and death when he no longer enjoys the circumstances of his situation. At the beginning of the story, Dr. Jekyll is conflicted about the presence and role Mr. Hyde plays in his
