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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886

Mr Utterson, a careful London lawyer, is troubled by the will of his old friend Dr Henry Jekyll, which leaves everything to a man named Edward Hyde. When he hears a disturbing story about Hyde, Utterson sets out to discover who this man is and what hold he has over the respected doctor.

The good and evil sides of human natureReputation, secrecy and respectabilityThe limits and dangers of scienceFriendship and loyalty

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  • Gabriel John Utterson 가브리엘 존 어터슨 A reserved, loyal London lawyer determined to find out who Mr Hyde really is. Main character Appears in part 1
  • Dr Henry Jekyll 헨리 지킬 박사 A wealthy, respected doctor known for his kindness—and for an odd interest in a young man named Hyde. Main character Appears in part 1
  • Edward Hyde 에드워드 하이드 A small, pale, mysterious young man whom everyone dislikes at first sight. Main character Appears in part 1
  • Dr Hastie Lanyon 헤이스티 래니언 박사 A hearty, practical doctor who quarrelled with Jekyll over science years ago. Appears in part 1
  • Richard Enfield 리처드 엔필드 Utterson's sociable relative, who tells the strange story of a door. Appears in part 1
  • Poole 풀 Dr Jekyll's devoted old butler, who knows the house better than anyone. Appears in part 1
  • Mr Guest 게스트 씨 First appears in part 2. Read up to part 1 to meet them without spoilers.
  • Sir Danvers Carew 댄버스 커루 경 First appears in part 2. Read up to part 1 to meet them without spoilers.
  • Inspector Newcomen 뉴커먼 경위 First appears in part 2. Read up to part 1 to meet them without spoilers.

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Chapters 1–3 (Story of the Door – Dr Jekyll at Ease)

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Chapters 4–6 (The Carew Murder Case – Dr Lanyon)

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Chapters 7–8 (Incident at the Window – The Last Night)

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Chapters 9–10 (Dr Lanyon's Narrative – Jekyll's Statement)

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