The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · Character

Mr. Edward Hyde

A small, deformed young man whose very presence provokes loathing in strangers and who seems to hold a sinister claim on Dr. Jekyll.

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

First appearance: Story of the Door

As a major figure in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Mr. Edward Hyde is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Described as a detestable, deformed-looking man who trampled a child and used a key to enter the mysterious door.

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Mr. Edward Hyde appears in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as major figure.

Mr. Edward Hyde first appears in 0000 story of the door.

In Story of the Door: Described as a detestable, deformed-looking man who trampled a child and used a key to enter the mysterious door.

Later, in Search for Mr. Hyde: Hyde is the object of Utterson's search. He is seen briefly by Utterson, who notes his small, deformed stature and a palpable sense of evil. Hyde uses a key to enter Jekyll's laboratory.

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Jekyll and Hyde circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Mr. Edward Hyde appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Story of the Door
Described as a detestable, deformed-looking man who trampled a child and used a key to enter the mysterious door.
Search for Mr. Hyde
Hyde is the object of Utterson's search. He is seen briefly by Utterson, who notes his small, deformed stature and a palpable sense of evil. Hyde uses a key to enter Jekyll's laboratory.
Dr. Jekyll Was Quite at Ease
Discussed as the beneficiary of Jekyll's will; Jekyll expresses a great interest in him and asks Utterson to protect him.
The Carew Murder Case
Brutally murders Sir Danvers Carew with a cane, then flees; his rooms are found ransacked with evidence of a hurried departure.
Incident of the Letter
The letter's author; his handwriting is compared to Jekyll's and found nearly identical.
The Last Night
Found dead in the cabinet from self-poisoning, dressed in Jekyll's oversized clothes.
Dr. Lanyon's Narrative
The mysterious visitor who consumes the potion and transforms into Jekyll.
Henry Jekyll’s Full Statement of the Case
Described as the pure evil embodiment of Jekyll's darker impulses, responsible for the murder of Sir Danvers Carew and increasingly dominant over Jekyll.

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