Ep. 1164, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Part 3 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE
Summary
Host BJ Harrison concludes the audiobook series of Robert Louis Stevenson’s *The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* with the final chapter. The episode features Dr. Jekyll’s full confession, detailing his scientific experiments to separate his good and evil natures. He recounts the terrifying loss of control as Hyde becomes dominant, culminating in a desperate final statement as his supply of transforming potion runs out.
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Introduction to the show and host BJ Harrison
Jekyll's confession: The dual nature of man
The scientific theory behind the separation
The first transformation into Edward Hyde
Hyde's first night and the return to Jekyll
The second experiment and the will
Exploiting the dual identity for personal gain
Hyde's villainy and the bank account setup
The accidental transformation in bed
The shifting balance of power between selves
The murder of Sir Danvers Carew
Jekyll's remorse and the vow to stop
The temptation to resume the double life
The failed transformation in Regent's Park
Hyde's flight and the writing of the letter
The increasing difficulty of maintaining Jekyll
The psychological torment of duality
The final failure of the drug and conclusion
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