How does Robert Louis Stevenson use setting to build up tension and suspense in Dr Jekll and Mr Hyde?

Answer 1

In The Story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson uses a number of examples of suspense. He creates the most suspense within the characters as we are continuously kept 'in the lurch' as to their next movements.

Answer 2

Robert Louis Stevenson uses the contrasting settings of the respectable, ordered streets of London and the dark, mysterious alleys of Soho to create a sense of duality and foreboding in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The atmospheric descriptions of foggy nights and hidden doorways contribute to the overall feeling of suspense and unease. By shifting between these two settings, Stevenson adds depth to the characters' internal conflicts and heightens the suspense surrounding the dual nature of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.