Jekyll noted as a young man, "stood already committed to a profound duplicity of life". Why must he live this way?

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Jekyll notes that as a young man, "I stood already committed to a profound duplicity of life." Why must he live this way?

Asked by Noelia A #692198 on 9/26/2017 4:24 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/27/2017 3:24 AM

Answered by Aslan on 9/27/2017 3:24 AM

Strict Victorian morals that include the stifling of any "negative" urges forced Jekyll to seek out duplicity.