During the Victorian Age, it was imperative for high ranking members of society to maintain a certain, appropriate and dignified level of behavior. In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, we can see this evidenced by the extreme differences and interest's. Dr. Jekyll represents the upstanding member, while Mr. Hyde represents the grotesque and unacceptable. Both exist in the person, and much like members of Victorian society, people had to find secret ways of exploring themselves in ways that were not maintained by societies standards.
