
“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 the preservation of his social 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-era England, post-Industrial Revolution, the story follows Utterson as he uncovers his old friend Dr. Jekyll’s entanglement with the enigmatic and perilous Edward Hyde. Jekyll is portrayed as a tall, attractive man of high social rank, which he is expected to uphold, while Hyde is his stark contrast—short, crude, and marked by an indescribable deformity.