Poole

• Poole and Utterson

  Work together to break into the laboratory and uncover the mystery, implying that collaboration across different classes can achieve more
• Poole has been in Jekyll’s household for the past twenty years
• Jekyll | Poole

  Have formed a strong relationship over the twenty years Poole has worked in Jekyll’s household
• Poole


  Jekyll’s servant who facilitates discoveries in the case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
• Key Moments

  We are first introduced to Poole when Utterson goes to warn Jekyll of Hyde but Poole informs him that Jekyll is out and all servants have been instructed to obey Hyde. Demonstrates Poole’s loyalty to Jekyll and his power due to access to knowledge. In "The Last Night," Utterson and Poole figure out the case of Jekyll & Hyde when they find Hyde dead in the laboratory, showing the good relationship between Utterson and Poole and the care Poole takes over Jekyll
• Poole's loyalty

  Evidently loyal and concerned for the safety of Jekyll
• Poole: '“‘Hold your tongue!’ Poole said to her, with a ferocity of accent that testified to his own jangled nerves.”'
• Butler: '"’Changed? Well, yes, I think so," said the butler. "Have I been twenty years in this man's house, to be deceived about his voice? No, sir; master's made away with’”'
• Referring to Jekyll as “master”


  Reminds the reader of their supposed interaction, propelling the narrative as Poole is sure Jekyll has been replaced with Hyde
• Poole's nature

  Demonstrates a respectful nature, concerned about his appearance in society shown through the repetition of “sir”
• Poole's awareness of Jekyll


  The certainty of “that thing in the mask was never Dr Jekyll” implies Poole is very aware of his master’s idiosyncrasies
• Poole and Jekyll

  Poole shows concern for Jekyll, involving himself in the investigation for the first time, seeking Mr Utterson’s help, demonstrating care and respect for Dr Jekyll
• Jekyll and Poole

  Poole has worked in Jekyll’s household for twenty years, forming a strong relationship
• Poole: '“O, sir… do you think I do not know my master after twenty years? Do you think I do not know where his head comes to in the cabinet door, where I saw him every morning of my life? No, sir, that thing in the mask was never Dr Jekyll.”'
• Poole: '“You know the doctor’s ways, sir,” replied Poole, “and how he shuts himself up. Well, he’s shut up again in the cabinet; and I don’t like it, sir—I wish I may die if I like it. Mr. Utterson, sir, I’m afraid.”'
• Poole's relationship with Jekyll

  The use of the possessive “my” contrasts with the connotation of ownership from “master”, implying a two-way working relationship
• Poole's behavior


  Demonstrates strict awareness of appropriate behavior and leadership capacity, showing less restriction due to his lower class