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The Dominion of Evil The term “Jekyll and Hyde”, now a part of our common language, can be found in most dictionaries. Random dictionary definitions of “Jekyll and Hyde” include: 1) “One who has quasi-schizophrenic, alternating phases of pleasantness an unpleasantness.” 2) “A person having a split personality, one side of which is good and the other evil.” 3) “This phrase refers to a person who alternates between charming demeanor and extremely unpleasant behavior.” This concept revolves around …

…good and one evil. This story proves a timeless representation of the struggle felt within every individual between one’s good side versus one’s bad side. Any person can reflect upon this story to be reminded of the role an evil side can play, and therefore, prevent it from dominating one’s inner self. If we allow the evil to overcome the power of control, that will in the end, destroy each of us.