Erb argues that "Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde" redefines the traditional use of black and white as symbols for evil and good, respectively, “so that black is the norm and white has extremely destructive connotations. When Pride changes, he goes from being a handsome black man to a grotesque white monster” who goes on killing rampages. Crain and the film then begin to emphasize the “lavish white car drives” to reinforce the connotation that wealthy whiteness is destructive and murderous of black people.