Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
(Robert Louis Stevenson)

Dr. Jekyll (JECK-le)

First appears in Chapter 3 – Henry Jekyll is a successful doctor from a privileged background and a highly regarded member of his community. He is “a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty”. Jekyll reveals in his narrative that he has another side of him that seeks pleasure and activities that are not acceptable in his social circle.

Edward Hyde

First appears in Chapter 2 - A small man, who many describe as emanating evil; heir to Jekyll’s quarter of a million pound fortune as described in the will Jekyll has given to Utterson. Hyde is revealed as the alter ego of Jekyll – under the influence of drugs his character changes entirely. In the end he destroys both of them by taking his own life.

Mr Gabriel John Utterson

First appears in Chapter 1 - Although he is not the narrator, the story is told from his point of view. Utterson is a lawyer, reserved, undemonstrative, but relaxes when in the company of friends and colleagues. He follows the letter of the law and stands by his principles.

Dr. Hastie Lanyon (HAIS-tee LAN-ion)

First appears in Chapter 2 – Lanyon is a very successful doctor and friend of Utterson’s and Jekyll’s – they have all known each other for decades. He has offices and lives in Cavendish Square. He does not agree with Jekyll’s scientific experimentation and reveals important details about his colleague in a narrative “document” at the end of the novella.

Mr. Poole – POOL

First appears in Chapter 2, Servant (butler) to Dr. Jekyll. Poole serves as an intermediary between Dr. Jekyll and his friends and both helps procure drugs for his master and actively tries to stop the destruction of Jekyll. He goes to Utterson for help and is with him when they find Hyde in the doctor’s office.

Mr. Enfield

First appears in Chapter 1 - Richard Enfield, a youngish professional man, a distant relative of Mr. Utterson. It is Enfield who first sees Edward Hyde commit violence on a young girl and reports the incident to Utterson. This ultimately leads to the truth of Jekyll and Hyde being revealed.

Mr. Guest

First appears in Chapter 5 – Guest is Utterson’s head clerk. Utterson is close to his head clerk and does not keep secrets from him - they sometimes share a drink or two. Guest is considered good at interpreting handwriting and Utterson has him compare Jekyll’s signature with Hyde’s.

Sir Danvers Carew (DAN-verz KA- rue)

First appears in Chapter 4 – Carew is a Member of Parliament (M.P.) a genial white-haired elderly gentleman, known to Utterson, who identifies him after Carew, who was walking in SoHo night, was assaulted and killed by Hyde.