All about Dr. Hastie Lanyon from Robert Louis Stevenson's
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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All about Dr. Hastie Lanyon

Dr. Hastie Lanyon made an appearance in 2 chapters

Here's a summary of what happened...
An old friend of both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson, Lanyon provides insight into the rift with Jekyll over unscientific theories, dismissing the ideas that have driven Jekyll away from their friendship.
Dr. Lanyon follows Jekyll's cryptic instructions which ultimately lead him to witness the horrifying transformation of Hyde back into Jekyll. The event shatters Lanyon's perception of reality, leaving him mortally distressed.

Dr. Hastie Lanyon's Relationships

A summary of Dr. Hastie Lanyon's 2 connections to Dr. Henry Jekyll, by chapter.

Chapter 2 - SEARCH FOR MR. HYDE: An old friend with whom he'd had a falling out over differences in their scientific views.
Chapter 9 - DR. LANYON’S NARRATIVE: Former friend and colleague; Lanyon is deeply affected by Jekyll's request and subsequent revelation of his dual identity with Hyde.

A summary of Dr. Hastie Lanyon's 1 connection to Mr. Gabriel John Utterson, by chapter.

Chapter 2 - SEARCH FOR MR. HYDE: Old friend and colleague.

A summary of Dr. Hastie Lanyon's 1 connection to Mr. Hyde, by chapter.

Chapter 9 - DR. LANYON’S NARRATIVE: Lanyon's encounter with Hyde leads to the witnessing of his transformation into Jekyll, causing Lanyon's deep distress and later death.