Need help with Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Character? Ask our AI Tutor!

AI Tutor - Lucy

Connecting with Tutor...

Please wait while we establish connection

Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Character today?

now

English Literature Quiz - Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Character (Questions)

Explore the key characters in Jekyll and Hyde and see how their actions, secrets and relationships drive this dark, gothic GCSE English Literature story.

Explore the Topic →

(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

The maid who witnesses Carew’s murder is gentle and romantic, which makes her shock at Hyde’s violence more striking and emphasises the brutality of the crime.

In GCSE English Literature, you explore how Stevenson presents characters in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, focusing on behaviour, description and dialogue to reveal themes like secrecy and respectability.

Key Terms

Characterisation: The methods a writer uses to show what a character is like, through description, dialogue and actions.
Foil: A character who contrasts with another to highlight particular qualities or flaws.
Respectability: The appearance of being moral, proper and socially acceptable, especially in Victorian society.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who are the main characters in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde for GCSE?

Key characters include Dr Jekyll, his darker double Mr Hyde, the lawyer Mr Utterson, Dr Lanyon, Mr Enfield, Sir Danvers Carew and the maid who witnesses the violent murder.

How is Mr Utterson presented as a character?

Mr Utterson is shown as calm, rational and loyal. As a careful lawyer and friend, he investigates Hyde and Jekyll, helping readers uncover secrets step by step.

How can I write about characters in Jekyll and Hyde in my GCSE exam?

Name the character, choose a short quotation, and comment on what it shows. Link your ideas to themes like duality or reputation and always connect back to the question.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

"Where Utterson was liked, he was liked well. Hosts loved to detain the dry lawyer, when the light-hearted and the loose-tongued had already their foot on the threshold; they liked to sit awhile in his unobtrusive company, practising for solitude, sobering their minds in the man's rich silence after the expense and strain of gaiety." What do hosts value about Mr Utterson?

[ ]	His gossip
[ ]	His gaiety
[ ]	His silence
[ ]	His light-heartedness

2.

Which of the following does NOT describe Mr Utterson's approach to friendship?

[ ]	"His affections, like ivy, were the growth of time; they implied no aptness in the object"
[ ]	"His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest"
[ ]	"It is the mark of a modest man to accept his friendly circle ready-made from the hands of opportunity"
[ ]	(Spoken of Dr Jekyll) "I continue to take an interest in him for old sake's sake, as they say"

3.

Which of the following describes Dr Jekyll in his youth?

[ ]	Steady
[ ]	Bullying
[ ]	Downtrodden
[ ]	Wild

4.

"A large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty, with something of a slyish cast perhaps, but every mark of capacity and kindness." The words depict which character?

[ ]	Dr Jekyll
[ ]	Mr Hyde
[ ]	Dr Lanyon
[ ]	Mr Poole

5.

Which of the following best describes the effect Mr Hyde's appearance has upon others?

[ ]	His appearance seems deformed in an indiscernible way
[ ]	His appearance inspires disgust
[ ]	His appearance makes them afraid
[ ]	All of the above

6.

Which of the following does NOT apply to Mr Hyde as a description?

[ ]	Violent
[ ]	Animal-like
[ ]	Furtive
[ ]	Open

7.

What is the reason for Mr Hyde's small size in comparison to Dr Jekyll?

[ ]	He is malnourished
[ ]	He is less developed
[ ]	He is ill
[ ]	The novel presents evil natures as weaker than good natures

8.

Who enjoys going for a Sunday walk with Mr Utterson?

[ ]	Dr Jekyll
[ ]	Dr Lanyon
[ ]	Mr Poole
[ ]	Mr Enfield

9.

Which of the following does NOT describe Dr Lanyon?

[ ]	Easily excitable
[ ]	Friendly
[ ]	Sceptical
[ ]	Loyal

10.

"Quite so, sir. Well, when that masked thing like a monkey jumped from among the chemicals and whipped into the cabinet, it went down my spine like ice. O, I know it's not evidence, Mr Utterson; I'm book-learned enough for that; but a man has his feelings, and I give you my bible-word it was Mr Hyde!" What does this dialogue tell the reader about Mr Poole?

[ ]	He is haughty and ill-educated
[ ]	He is humble and irreligious
[ ]	He is humble and intuitive
[ ]	He is haughty and uncaring

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Characters

English Literature Quiz - Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Character (Answers)

1.

"Where Utterson was liked, he was liked well. Hosts loved to detain the dry lawyer, when the light-hearted and the loose-tongued had already their foot on the threshold; they liked to sit awhile in his unobtrusive company, practising for solitude, sobering their minds in the man's rich silence after the expense and strain of gaiety." What do hosts value about Mr Utterson?

[ ]	His gossip
[ ]	His gaiety
[x]	His silence
[ ]	His light-heartedness

Mr Utterson brings a sense of calm, a steadiness. He is a good companion, who listens without being afraid to challenge his friends

2.

Which of the following does NOT describe Mr Utterson's approach to friendship?

[ ]	"His affections, like ivy, were the growth of time; they implied no aptness in the object"
[ ]	"His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest"
[ ]	"It is the mark of a modest man to accept his friendly circle ready-made from the hands of opportunity"
[x]	(Spoken of Dr Jekyll) "I continue to take an interest in him for old sake's sake, as they say"

Mr Utterson is presented as an indiscriminate, though loyal, friend. He becomes friends with people through knowing them long enough. The last answer is spoken by Dr Lanyon

3.

Which of the following describes Dr Jekyll in his youth?

[ ]	Steady
[ ]	Bullying
[ ]	Downtrodden
[x]	Wild

Mr Utterson remembers Dr Jekyll as a wild young man. In his own confession, Jekyll describes himself as having a "gaiety of disposition"

4.

"A large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty, with something of a slyish cast perhaps, but every mark of capacity and kindness." The words depict which character?

[x]	Dr Jekyll
[ ]	Mr Hyde
[ ]	Dr Lanyon
[ ]	Mr Poole

The only hint of the Hyde character simmering beneath the surface is the reference to Jekyll's "slyish" look

5.

Which of the following best describes the effect Mr Hyde's appearance has upon others?

[ ]	His appearance seems deformed in an indiscernible way
[ ]	His appearance inspires disgust
[ ]	His appearance makes them afraid
[x]	All of the above

Those who see him feel fear and disgust, and have a sense that he is deformed, but are unable to explain how and why his appearance makes them feel this way

6.

Which of the following does NOT apply to Mr Hyde as a description?

[ ]	Violent
[ ]	Animal-like
[ ]	Furtive
[x]	Open

Mr Hyde tries to remain hidden. His movements are quick and often compared to those of various animals

7.

What is the reason for Mr Hyde's small size in comparison to Dr Jekyll?

[ ]	He is malnourished
[x]	He is less developed
[ ]	He is ill
[ ]	The novel presents evil natures as weaker than good natures

Dr Jekyll says that his evil side is less well-developed, therefore smaller and younger, than his "good" side. Mr Hyde quickly grows in strength and stature over time

8.

Who enjoys going for a Sunday walk with Mr Utterson?

[ ]	Dr Jekyll
[ ]	Dr Lanyon
[ ]	Mr Poole
[x]	Mr Enfield

Stevenson describes the two men's Sunday walks humorously as being greatly appreciated by each man despite their apparent boredom during the activity

9.

Which of the following does NOT describe Dr Lanyon?

[x]	Easily excitable
[ ]	Friendly
[ ]	Sceptical
[ ]	Loyal

Dr Lanyon's scepticism, as a man of science, encourages Dr Jekyll to demonstrate his discovery rather than merely to tell the other doctor about it. The incident ruins the old friendship between the men before killing Dr Lanyon fairly swiftly through shock

10.

"Quite so, sir. Well, when that masked thing like a monkey jumped from among the chemicals and whipped into the cabinet, it went down my spine like ice. O, I know it's not evidence, Mr Utterson; I'm book-learned enough for that; but a man has his feelings, and I give you my bible-word it was Mr Hyde!" What does this dialogue tell the reader about Mr Poole?

[ ]	He is haughty and ill-educated
[ ]	He is humble and irreligious
[x]	He is humble and intuitive
[ ]	He is haughty and uncaring

Mr Poole understands that a lawyer such as Utterson requires evidence; the butler humbly presents his case with passion and conviction