Jekyll and Hyde Response #3:

Author’s Note: Ok so this story took A LOT of work. I formatted it in two different ways in order to get the effect I wanted so please read both. I know it may seem long but the author's note at the end is just an explanation. If you think you understand,  then you don't have to read that. It may be confusing but, as I said before, I will explain everything. Enjoy. J

Drink in hand, I sit beside the burning flame.

The soothing fire welcomes me closer.
Its heat rages, creating an incomparable spirit deep within.
Sparks dance in circles, adorning the room with a sense of serenity.
Reaching towards the fire, power overcomes.
The feelings provoked are sacred, pulling me in gently.
A need to become one with the flame arises within me.
So I give in.
Searching to lose sight of the world, the escape is in hand.
I forget everything, focusing on the beauty of the moment.
The intake, it encompasses each organ, engulfs my entire being.
This instant is what sets me free.
My greed is the death of me.
Only now can I finally live.

Author’s Note: Now I would like you to read each font separately meaning you will read every other line.

Drink in hand, I sit beside the burning flame.

The soothing fire welcomes me closer.
Its heat rages, creating an incomparable spirit deep within.
Sparks dance in circles, adorning the room with a sense of serenity.
Reaching towards the fire, power overcomes.
The feelings provoked are sacred, pulling me in gently.
A need to become one with the flame arises within me.
So I give in.
Searching to lose sight of the world, the escape is in hand.
I forget everything, focusing on the beauty of the moment.
The intake, it encompasses each organ, engulfs my entire being.
This instant is what sets me free.
My greed is the death of me.
Only now can I finally live.

Author's Note: I was inspired by the ending of the chapter in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde titled, “The Last Night,” when Lanyon witnesses the transformation of Hyde into Jekyll. I attempted to create one original story (the first copy) that contains two separate stories within it (the second copy) representing the two personalities that make up one man. The first story is supposed to seem a little confusing, describing a man sitting in front of the fire being attracted by both the beauty and evil of the flame. The bold font of the second version represents the personality of Mr. Hyde. In this side of the story, the character becomes overwhelmed by the power the fire possesses and wants to gain that power himself, attempting to do so with the drink that ends up taking over his body and killing him. I’m not sure if you caught this, but the escape in hand that was mentioned has a connection to the drink in hand at the beginning, meaning that Hyde’s escape was the drink that caused the transformation. The smaller, italicized font is supposed to show the kind qualities of Dr. Jekyll. This point of view is of someone who is fascinated by the peacefulness of the fire and forgets his past of greed in order to be set free from his guilt. Fire is a motif throughout this book but can either be used as a good or a bad thing and I tried to show this in my story. I also tried to show the duality of man and emphasize the difference among the two personalities, Jekyll feeling guilt from Hyde’s actions, and Hyde feeling nothing but insanity and greed. I apologize for this being so long. I’m just afraid it might be confusing to read because trust me, it was definitely confusing to write. But hopefully it paid off.