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From "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Poole
Dr. Jekyll's loyal and long-serving butler.
Core Belief
"Loyalty and service are paramount; it is a servant's duty to protect their master, even at personal risk."
Worldview
Poole sees the world through the framework of his role as a servant. He is accustomed to following orders and maintaining order within the household. The events surrounding Jekyll's transformation disrupt his sense of stability and leave him deeply fearful.
Personality
Poole is a practical and observant servant, deeply devoted to his master. He is initially hesitant to question Jekyll's actions but becomes increasingly alarmed by the changes he witnesses, eventually seeking Utterson's help out of fear and concern.
In Their Own Words
"“Quite right, Mr. Utterson, sir,” replied the servant. “Mr. Hyde has a key.”"
"“Mr. Utterson,” said the man, “there is something wrong.”"
"“Have I been twenty years in this man’s house, to be deceived about his voice? No, sir; master’s made away with; he was made away with eight days ago, when we heard him cry out upon the name of God; and _who’s_ in there instead of him, and _why_ it stays there, is a thing that cries to Heaven, Mr. Utterson!”"
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