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Jekyll Characters
'Jekyll & Hyde' revision notes CHARACTERS GCSE English Ormerod
Character | Notes |
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Dr Henry Jekyll | Respected doctor. Prosperous. Reputable. Moral. Well established in his social circle. Known for his decency and charitable works. 'Sly'.Secretly undertakes experiments to separate the good & evil sides of his personality which brings Mr Hyde into being. |
Mr Edward Hyde | Strange. Repugnant. Looks pre-human. Violent & cruel. Without conscience. Described as ugly & deformed but no-one can say exactly why. Not of the natural world. |
Mr Utterson | Friend of Jekyll. Well-respected lawyer. Rational. Reserved. Formal. Tolerant. Trusted. Curious. The reader sees events/evidence through Utterson. |
Dr Lanyon | Friend of Jekyll. Reputable London doctor. Man of science. Rational. Sceptical about Jekyll's mysticism - causes a falling out between them. Dies after becoming ill from the shock of seeing Hyde/Jekyll transform. |
Mr Richard Enfield | Distant relative & friend of Mr Utterson. Relates the story of Hyde trampling the little girl. Has own hidden private life. |
Sir Danvers Carew | Prominent politician murdered by Hyde. Elderly. Gentlemanly. 'Beautiful'. Carries letter addressed to Utterson. |
Poole | Jekyll's butler. Worked for Jekyll for 20 years. Loyal. Concern for his master causes him to seek Utterson's help. |
The Maid | Observes Carew's murder. Fanciful. Romantic. |
Hyde's servant | Gives the appearance of propriety. Closed-mouthed about Hyde's evil doings. Seems to take delight in the fact that Hyde has gotten into trouble. |