DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE : CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Characters are the descriptions given to people in the story by the author. There are main characters and minor characters. Each character plays its own role in creating the plot of the story. Some characters are more important than others. In this story the two main characters are:

1. Dr. Jekyll

i. Tall, well built and good- looking.( ref: p41)
ii. Well respected professional from an upper class family: intelligent and wealthy. ( ref: p 94, p 38)
i. Careful ( ref: p 29, p 100, p 101
ii. Medical Doctor and scientist- Indulges in experiments with new drugs in his lab. ( ref: p 94, p 95)
iii. Leads a dual personality, a secret double life. ( ref: p 94, p 101, p 104, p 105, p 106)
iv. Entertains his friends ( ref: p 40, p 60-1)
v. Believes that man are made up of good and evil (ref: p 95, p 99)
vi. Could no longer bear Edward Hyde, his other character (ref: p 82, p 102, p 104, p 105, p 108, p 110, p 113, p 116)

2. Edward Hyde

The evil character of Dr.Jekyll. he is cruel, wicked and looks deformed.
i. Small- built and has an unpleasant look ( ref: p 37, p 47, p 90, p 99)
ii. Cruel and evil (ref: p 8, p 10, p 11, p 13, p 60)
iii. Murdered Sir Danver Carew


The supporting characters are:

1. Mr Utterson

He plays an important supporting character. A respected lawyer and a good and trusted friend of Dr.Jekyll. through his discovery we find out about Dr.Jekyll and Edward Hyde.

i. A lawyer and a man of authority (ref: p 23, p 29, p41, p71)
ii. Trusworthy and a true friend ( ref: p 42, p 43, p 66)
iii. A lovable man ( ref: p 23, p 24, p 40, p 42)
iv. Uncle of Mr.Richard Enfield ( ref: p 23, p 24)
v. Cares about Dr.Jekyll ( ref: p 67, p 68, p86)
vi. Dislike and is suspicious of Mr Hyde (ref: p 39, p 43)

2. Mr.Richard Enfield

He is Mr.Utterson’s nephew. He spends time with him and takes interest in his affairs.

i. Young and big built ( ref: p 7)
ii. Nephew of Mr.Utterson ( ref: p 23-4, p 27)
iii. Caring and concerned man ( ref: p 9, p 13)
iv. Civic- minded person ( ref: p 11)
v. Suspicious ( ref: p 21, p 25)


3. Dr.Hastie Lanyon

He is Dr.Jekyll’s friend and collegue. Dr.Jekyll sought his help when he was stranded witout his drug to transform him from Edward Hydeto Dr.Jekyll. Dr.Lanyonwas filled with horror when he saw the transformation.He became very sick and eventually died.

i. A dear friend of Mr.Utterson and Dr Jekyll ( ref: p 29, p 30)
ii. A medical doctor ( ref: p 62)
iii. Terrified of Dr Jekyll ( ref: p 62, p 64, p 92, p 93)

4. Mr.Poole

Dr.Jekyll’s obedient and loyal servant.

i. Dr.Jekyll’s faithful and loyal manservant. (ref: p 74)
ii. Head of the servants ( ref: 73)
iii. Well-mannered ( ref: p 71)
iv. Worried and concerned about his master ( ref: p 75, p 77, p85)

5. Sir Danvers Carew

An elderly gentlemen who was brutally beaten and murdered by Edward Hyde.

6. Edward Hyde’s Housekeeper

A strange looking old lady. Looks wicked but has good manners.

7. Mr.Guest

Mr.Utterson’s chief clerk shows his skills by pointing out that the handwriting of Edward Hyde and Dr.Jekyll is the same.

8. Inspector Newcomen

The policeman who investigated the murder of Sir Danvers Carew.

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