| Utterson | |
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Real Name |
Gabriel John Utterson |
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First Appearance |
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) |
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Original Publisher |
Longmans, Green & co. |
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Created by |
Robert Louis Stevenson |
Origin[]
Gabriel John Utterson, a lawyer, has been a close loyal friend of Jekyll and Lanyon for many years. Utterson is a measured and at all times emotionless bachelor – who nonetheless seems believable, trustworthy, tolerant of the faults of others, and indeed genuinely likeable. However, Utterson is not immune to guilt, as, while he is quick to investigate and judge an interest in others' downfalls, which creates a spark of interest not only in Jekyll but also regarding Hyde. He concludes that human downfall results from indulging oneself in topics of interest. As a result of this line of reasoning, he lives life as a recluse and "dampens his taste for the finer items of life". Utterson concludes that Jekyll lives life as he wishes by enjoying his occupation.
Public Domain Appearances[]
All published appearances of Utterson from before January 1, 1930 are public domain in the US.
Some notable appearances are listed below:
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
- Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886)
Public Domain Comic Appearances[]
- Startling Terror Tales #10
Public Domain Film Appearances[]
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)
Public Domain Television Appearances[]
- Climax! Season 1 episode 34: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1955)