Read the excerpt from  the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde. with a transport of glee, i mauled the unresisting body, tasting delight from every blow; and it was not till weariness had begun to succeed, that i was suddenly, in the top fit of my delirium, struck through the heart by a cold thrill of terror. how does dr. jekyll’s confession allow readers to understand his inner conflict? it shows the violence of mr. hyde, which opposes dr. jekyll’s typically mild nature. it illustrates jekyll’s character as a violent man who delights in harming others. it points out hyde’s violent behavior, showing how jekyll is becoming aggressive. it demonstrates the guilt mr. hyde feels after committing a horrible crime.