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The supporting characters in Jekyll and Hyde are not just witnesses to the central drama — they represent different aspects of Victorian society and its values. Understanding their roles and significance is essential for the exam.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Role in novella | Primary narrator / investigator |
| Key traits | Loyal, rational, repressed, discreet |
| Relationship | Old friend of both Jekyll and Lanyon |
| Significance | Represents Victorian respectability and its limitations |
Utterson is the lens through which the reader experiences the novella. He is the detective figure who investigates the connection between Jekyll and Hyde, and his rational, measured perspective makes the horror more powerful by contrast.
Utterson embodies Victorian values:
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