Dr Henry Jekyll

Is a well respected doctor and scientist. He starts to act strangely and stops seeing his friends when he secretly experiments with his alter ego.

Mr Edward Hyde

Is the evil side of Jekyll. He’s a violent and merciless character who makes people feel uneasy and disgusted.

Mr Gabriel Utterson

Is a lawyer and Jekyll’s friend. He is very rational and sets out to solve the mystery of Jekyll’s odd behaviour.

Dr Hastie Lanyon

Is also a doctor. He used to be close friends with Jekyll, but they fell out over Jekyll’s controversial scientific ideas.

Mr Richard Enfield

Is Utterson’s relative and friend. They enjoy spending time together, even though they don’t have much in common. Secretly indulges and a bit of a gossip, while retaining respect of others, opposite of Utterson.

Poole

Is Jekyll’s butler. He’s worked for Jekyll for 20 years and knows him well. He’s concerned by Jekyll’s strange behaviour.

Sir Danvers Carew

Is an elderly gentlemen and member of parliament.

Mr Guest

Is Utterson’s clerk. He notices that Hyde’s handwriting is almost identical to Jekyll’s.