Doors are utilised by Stevenson to symbolise the
transition of Dr Jekyll into the persona of Mr
Hyde, and to show qualities about the both of
them.
"The door, which was
equipped with neither bell
nor knocker, was blistered
and distained".
"Red baize door"
ALTERNATIVE INTERPRETATIONS
The red colour of the door
could symbolise Dr Jekyll's
passion, both for his work and
others, baize is a soft material,
emphasising the soft, caring
nature of Dr Jekyll.
The red colour of the door could symbolise the pain and bloodshed caused
by Mr Hyde, and the colour red has connotations of danger, emphasising
the danger that Mr Hyde poses to society.