Hastie Lanyon
A respected physician and former friend of Dr. Jekyll, who represents the traditional scientific establishment.
Core Belief
"Science must be grounded in empirical observation and rational explanation; straying from these principles leads to dangerous and delusional thinking."
Worldview
Lanyon views the world through a lens of scientific objectivity. He believes in the power of reason and evidence to understand and improve the world. His encounter with Jekyll's experiment shatters his worldview, leaving him disillusioned and terrified.
Personality
Lanyon is a rational and empirically-minded scientist, deeply skeptical of Jekyll's 'unscientific balderdash.' He is proud of his conventional approach to medicine and is deeply shaken by witnessing Jekyll's transformation, leading to his physical and mental decline.
In Their Own Words
"“Such unscientific balderdash,” added the doctor, flushing suddenly purple, “would have estranged Damon and Pythias.”"
"“I wish to see or hear no more of Dr. Jekyll,” he said in a loud, unsteady voice. “I am quite done with that person; and I beg that you will spare me any allusion to one whom I regard as dead.”"
"“Lanyon, you remember your vows: what follows is under the seal of our profession. And now, you who have so long been bound to the most narrow and material views, you who have denied the virtue of transcendental medicine, you who have derided your superiors—behold!”"
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