to control Hyde. Ordinarily, Jekyll is shown as the ideal Victorian era gentleman. As Mr. Utterson, a lawyer who is also a good friend of Jekyll’s, describes him as “a large, well-made, smooth-faced, man of fifty, with something of a stylish cast perhaps, but every mark of capacity and kindness” (15). At this point, Jekyll is very confident in his ability to control Hyde, as he says to Utterson, “The moment I chose: I can be rid of Mr. Hyde” (15). By saying this Jekyll believes that the continuing use of Hyde will not affect him and his control of Hyde. Jekyll’s attitude shows a great deal in the setting, as Enfield, a friend of Utterson’s, takes him out on a walk, which would only logically happen if the weather is pleasant. Also, while
