The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - plus 'Markheim' characters

Appears from the start

A reserved London lawyer whose concern over Dr. Jekyll's will draws him into the mystery surrounding Edward Hyde. Loyal, patient, and slow to condemn his friends, he serves as the principal investigator and observer of Jekyll's case.

Appears from the start

Utterson's relative and walking companion. He tells how a disturbing man named Hyde knocked down a child and then obtained compensation through a doorway associated with the respected Dr. Jekyll.

Appears from the start

A small, unsettling man who arouses instinctive dislike in nearly everyone he meets. He has free access to Jekyll's property and is named as Jekyll's heir, prompting fears that he is exploiting a hidden scandal.

First appears in chapter 2

A wealthy doctor and experimental scientist who is one of Utterson's oldest friends. He refuses to explain why his will favors Hyde, asking only that Utterson protect Hyde's interests if Jekyll disappears.

First appears in chapter 2

A respected physician estranged from Jekyll over Jekyll's unorthodox research. Utterson consults him about their mutual friend, though Lanyon initially knows nothing of Hyde.

First appears in chapter 2

Jekyll's loyal butler, familiar with the doctor's habits and deeply uneasy about Hyde's authority in the household. His observations become vital when Jekyll shuts himself inside the laboratory.

First appears in chapter 4

An elderly member of Parliament and client of Utterson. A maid witnesses his courteous nighttime approach to Hyde, followed by Hyde's sudden and fatal attack.

First appears in chapter 4

The Scotland Yard officer investigating Carew's death. He takes Utterson to search Hyde's rooms, where they find signs of a hurried flight.

First appears in chapter 11

A man who enters an antique dealer's shop late on Christmas Day, claiming to need a present for a woman. Preoccupied with chance, guilt, and the possibility of escaping judgment, he kills the dealer and searches the premises for money while fearing discovery.

First appears in chapter 11

An antique dealer who recognizes Markheim as an unreliable customer and treats his request with suspicion. Alone with him in the closed shop, the dealer is murdered while looking for a suitable gift.

Also known as The visitor

First appears in chapter 11

A mysterious figure who appears inside the locked shop after the murder. Whether supernatural or a form of Markheim's conscience remains unresolved. He knows Markheim's history and temptations, and offers to direct him toward the dealer's money while challenging his explanations for his life.