Middle-class people of the Victorian period lived in prosperity. A major part of their wealthy lifestyle involved spending money on lavish goods. Large houses, elaborate furniture, and fancy knickknacks served as displays of their wealth. Middle-class Victorians hired servants to assist them in throwing extravagant feasts. Members of the middle class enjoyed competing against each other in displaying their wealth and sophistication. In the novel, Dr. Jekyll possesses the characteristics of a wealthy middle-class Victorian. Dr. Jekyll is a very prosperous man who is well known for his charities. He has held two pleasant dinner parties so far in the novel that were attended by intelligent reputable men. The historical element is important because it helps the reader understand that the wealthy lifestyle of Dr. Jekyll was normal and not out of the ordinary.
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