Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Main Characters and Their Development

• Dr. Henry Jekyll — a respected London doctor and scientist who seeks to separate his good and evil sides. In the process of his experiments, he creates a potion that transforms him into Mr. Hyde, the embodiment of his dark side. As the story progresses, Jekyll increasingly loses control over his transformations, leading to tragic consequences.
• Mr. Edward Hyde — the evil and ruthless alter ego of Dr. Jekyll. Hyde commits numerous crimes, including murder, and gradually becomes the more dominant personality. Eventually, Hyde completely overtakes Jekyll, leading to his demise.
• Mr. Gabriel John Utterson — a lawyer and close friend of Dr. Jekyll. Utterson plays a key role in investigating the strange events surrounding Jekyll and Hyde. His persistence and loyalty to his friend help uncover the mystery of Jekyll's double life.
• Dr. Hastie Lanyon — an old friend and colleague of Dr. Jekyll. Lanyon witnesses one of Jekyll's transformations into Hyde, which leads to deep shock and ultimately his death. His testimony helps Utterson understand the true nature of Jekyll and Hyde.