Character guide

Mr. Utterson

major

Also known as Gabriel John Utterson, G. J. Utterson, January Utterson

A reserved lawyer and close friend of Dr. Jekyll who investigates the strange connection to Mr. Hyde.

Dr. Henry Jekyll

major

Also known as Dr. Jekyll, Henry Jekyll, Harry Jekyll, poor Jekyll, Dr. Fell

A respected scientist who experiments with his darker nature, leading to a terrifying transformation.

Mr. Edward Hyde

major

Also known as Hyde, Mr. Hyde, Edward Hyde, young Hyde, poor Hyde

A violent and deformed man who is the physical embodiment of Jekyll's evil side.

Poole

supporting

Dr. Jekyll's loyal butler who becomes alarmed by his master's strange behavior.

Dr. Hastie Lanyon

supporting

Also known as Dr. Lanyon, Lanyon, the great Dr. Lanyon, dear Lanyon

A physician and former friend of Jekyll who witnesses a shocking transformation.

Mr. Richard Enfield

minor

Also known as Mr. Enfield, Enfield, Richard

A distant relative of Utterson who first tells him about the mysterious door and Hyde.

Mr. Guest

minor

Also known as Guest

Utterson's clerk and handwriting expert who compares letters from Jekyll and Hyde.

Sir Danvers Carew

minor

Also known as Carew, Sir Danvers

A respected Member of Parliament who is brutally murdered by Hyde.

Bradshaw

minor

A servant in Dr. Jekyll's household who assists Poole during the crisis.

Messrs. Maw

minor

Also known as Maw

Chemists from whom Jekyll orders a special salt for his experiments.