SedrikI Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 One day i was reading a magazine and i found a title " Dr Jekyll and mr Hyde" so i gone wikipedia and typed up some stuff and this is what i found In the early autumn of 1885 Stevenson's thoughts turned to the idea of the duality of human nature, and how to incorporate the interplay of good and evil into a story. One night he had a dream, and on wakening had the intuition for two or three scenes that would appear in the story. "In the small hours of one morning," says Mrs. Stevenson, "I was awakened by cries of horror from Louis. Thinking he had a nightmare, I awakened him. He said angrily, 'Why did you wake me? I was dreaming a fine bogey tale.' I had awakened him at the first transformation scene..." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Ca ... ot_summary For ppl that want to read more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thus Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Wow, like we didn't know this came from the story. Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge. We all were searching for years on the meaning of these names, and a genius comes out and enlightens us! Now I can die happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRange Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Yeah it is from the story I first realised this when I was watching the TV with my GrandParents and the film was advertised and I asked them about it apparently he drinks a potion and I said to them "A strength Pot?" they were like :-k yes... a Strength pot I was :lol: in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaguya Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Are you kidding me, you didn't know it came from a book? It's like 7th grade level literature.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakoldes Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 The GD forum is becoming so enthralling! Glad you become more knowledgeable though. Even if we all knew it, I guess, not everyone does... -Man, I really do love Runescape, and I'm sure if it was a real person I would of asked it to marry me by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galindito Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Congratulatioins on your findings, prepare to be flamed. Hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_P_Kid Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Wow, like we didn't know this came from the story. Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge. We all were searching for years on the meaning of these names, and a genius comes out and enlightens us! Now I can die happy. qft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erichermit Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I appreciate your sharing this and whatnot, but I regret to inform you that the story is rather common knowledge. Good job spotting it without knowing beforehand though, lol. Do you hate Wyverns or Warped Terrorbirds? Think again! Misunderstood Monsters!Want to become a Champion of Champions like I once was? Champion Scroll Guide!Feeling Bored? List of Sidequests Rare Drops: Dragon Sq Half : 1, Dragon Med : 2, Dragon Claws : 2, Dragon Legs : 1, Dragon Boots : 60+, Granite Legs: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterxman Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 This is fairly common knowledge as it's a pretty popular story in culture today, so I'll lock this (not much to discuss). Pixel sigs by me.Pixel Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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