This GCSE English Literature quiz takes a look at character. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson has very few named characters, most of whom form part of Dr Jekyll’s close social circle. With the exception of Mr Poole, Jekyll’s butler, and Mr Bradshaw, another of his servants, most of the characters are professional men. Dr Lanyon and Mr Utterson are long-time friends of Dr Jekyll and are both deeply concerned for his well-being. Mr Hyde is a mysterious character, and anyone who reads the novel without already knowing its famous plot would be surprised to discover that he is the same person as Dr Jekyll.
London appears to be a city full of strangers, despite the close friendships at the heart of the text.