Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

“The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is equally the tale of Gabriel John Utterson, a lawyer and close confidant of Dr. Henry Jekyll. Utterson embodies the quintessential Victorian Gentleman, adhering to a code of honor that emphasizes loyalty to friends and upholding his societal standing. This sense of loyalty compels Utterson to take on the role of a detective, aiming to shield Jekyll from the malevolent and cunning Mr. Hyde. As the narrative unfolds, Utterson is drawn into a realm he is neither prepared for nor willing to accept. Set in Victorian England following the Industrial Revolution, the story follows Utterson, a lawyer and archetype of the Victorian Gentleman, as he uncovers that his long-time friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, is entangled with a mysterious and perilous figure named Edward Hyde. Jekyll is a tall, attractive man of high social standing, which he is expected to preserve, while Hyde is his stark opposite—short, crude, and possessing an indescribable deformity.