Characters from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Richard Enfield - Distant kinsman and a "well-known man about town."

Mr. Guest - Trustworthy head clerk.

Edward Hyde - A diabolical man who wallows in his wickedness.

Dr. Henry Jekyll - Scientist who performs unorthodox experiments.

Dr. Hastie Lanyon - A "healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman" with "a boisterous and decided manner."

Poole - The protagonist's servant.

Gabriel John Utterson - The protagonist's lawyer and friend.