Jack the Ripper and the city of London (original) (raw)

This analysis explores the myth of Jack the Ripper within the context of Victorian London, emphasizing how the city's imagination interacts with the subconscious fears and desires of its inhabitants. It discusses how literature and art depict Ripper as a manifestation of the darkness and moral complexities of urban life, particularly reflecting concerns about nightlife, prostitution, and xenophobia. The study also examines the evolution of the Ripper myth through contemporary narratives, revealing how it symbolizes broader social anxieties and the darker undercurrents of modernity in a rapidly changing urban environment.