Throughout this story the characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are completely different. Dr. Jekyll is though of as more of a well liked good person. While Mr. Hyde is not so liked and known to be not such a good person for his actions. They seem to be complete opposites until the story goes on.
One of the major differences is how they appear to the public. Mr. Hyde in the story allegedly killed someone, because of this the public views him as crazy, mean, and cold hearted. Also to the knowledge of the public Mr. Hyde is a lonely man, he has little to no friends at all. On the other hand Dr. Jekyll is known as appreciated, a scholar, and a good friend. But if they knew Dr. Jekyll's private life they would not feel the same way about him.
One of the major differences is how they appear to the public. Mr. Hyde in the story allegedly killed someone, because of this the public views him as crazy, mean, and cold hearted. Also to the knowledge of the public Mr. Hyde is a lonely man, he has little to no friends at all. On the other hand Dr. Jekyll is known as appreciated, a scholar, and a good friend. But if they knew Dr. Jekyll's private life they would not feel the same way about him.