Jekyll and Hyde:

Setting of Jekyll and Hyde

London, England in the late 1800s, characterized by a foggy, dark, and mysterious atmosphere.

Dr. Henry Jekyll

Respected, wealthy doctor who creates a potion to separate his good and evil sides.

Mr. Edward Hyde

The evil side of Jekyll, described as small, deformed, and violent.

Mr. Utterson

Jekyll's lawyer and friend, who investigates the connection between Jekyll and Hyde.

Dr. Lanyon

An old friend of Jekyll who witnesses Hyde's transformation and dies from shock.

Poole

Jekyll's butler, who has worked for him for 20 years and assists in breaking down the lab door.

Sir Danvers Carew

An elderly gentleman murdered by Hyde with a heavy cane.

Duality of Human Nature

A major theme in Jekyll and Hyde that explores the coexistence of good and evil within individuals.

Hyde Tramples the Girl

An event that occurs at 3 AM where Hyde violently tramples a young girl.

Jekyll's Will

A will that leaves everything to Hyde, raising suspicions about Jekyll.

Murder of Sir Danvers Carew

The violence committed by Hyde that requires a public search for him.

Lanyon's Shock + Death

Dr. Lanyon's death following his witnessing of Hyde's transformation into Jekyll.

Breaking Down the Lab Door

The moment Utterson and Poole find Hyde dead, revealing the transformation complexities.

Final Letters Reveal the Truth

Jekyll's letters explain his failed attempts to control Hyde, who ultimately took over.

Hyde's Handwriting

Hyde's handwriting resembles Jekyll's but is slanted differently, indicating their connection.

Fog Symbolism

The fog in the story symbolizes confusion and the secrecy surrounding Jekyll and Hyde.

Cane Gift from Utterson

The cane used to kill Carew was originally a gift from Utterson to Jekyll.

Jekyll's Isolation

Jekyll's behavior of isolating himself and the sound of a different voice behind the lab door.

Transformation Salt

Impairing the efficacy of the transformation potion due to impurities in the salt.