Who Dr. Henry Jekyll is
Dr. Henry Jekyll belongs to respectable London society, where his good works help establish his public reputation. His protection of Edward Hyde seems sharply at odds with that reputation, giving Utterson a troubling mystery to investigate.
What Dr. Henry Jekyll wants
Jekyll insists on protecting Hyde while refusing to explain the connection between them. He tries to preserve his privacy, but his guarded answers make the danger harder for Utterson to judge. The contrast between his public standing and his secrecy brings the book's concern with concealed wrongdoing close to ordinary life.
Dr. Henry Jekyll and the others in the story
Mr. Utterson is Jekyll's longtime friend and lawyer, whose loyalty makes him reluctant to expose private matters. Jekyll's will gives Hyde an extraordinary claim on his property, leading Utterson to suspect that Hyde holds a damaging secret. Dr. Lanyon, another old friend, rejects Jekyll's scientific ideas, adding a further source of unease to the investigation.
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Who is Dr. Henry Jekyll?
Dr. Henry Jekyll is a wealthy, respected London doctor whose unexplained protection of Edward Hyde alarms his friends.
Why does Jekyll protect Hyde?
Jekyll refuses to explain his reasons, and that secrecy drives Utterson's investigation. Utterson suspects that Hyde has some damaging hold over him.
How are Jekyll and Dr. Lanyon connected?
They are old friends who disagree over Jekyll's scientific ideas. Lanyon's rejection of those ideas deepens the mystery surrounding Jekyll.
