Jekyll and Hyde characters intro

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.

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Mr Edward Hyde

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sir Danvers Carew

Is an elderly gentlemen and member of parliament.

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Mr Guest

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