We are looking forward to our book discussion at the retreat as one of our evening activities. Please join us in a relaxed time of gathering together to share our thoughts and discoveries after reading Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Published in 1886, this story is one most of us know in some form, whether we have read it or not. Its interesting portrayal of the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll whose experiments to separate himself into two personalities, the one wholesome and virtuous and the other full of every vice, has proved fascinating to readers since its publication. So much so, that there have been adaptations of the story up through recent history from the Bugs Bunny cartoon to The Far Side comics and even a musical. As we follow Dr. Jekyll’s story, the compelling questions it raises about the human struggle with evil will provide fertile ground for our discussion. I hope you’ll join us!
As you read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, consider keeping a Commonplace book to record the passages and dialogue that spark your interest and enjoyment, raise questions, and invite reflection.
