Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is really just as much the story of Gabriel John Utterson, a lawyer and good friend of Dr. Henry Jekyll. More importantly, Utterson is a Victorian Gentleman, who is guided by a chivalry-like code to remain loyal to his friends and maintain his status in society. It is loyalty that drives Utterson to play detective in an effort to protect Jekyll from the malicious and scheming Mr. Hyde. Eventually, Utterson finds himself introduced to a world that he is neither ready to enter nor accept. The story takes place in Victorian-era England, after the Industrial Revolution. Utterson, a lawyer, and true Victorian Gentleman, discovers that his long-time friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, has become involved with a mysterious and dangerous man named Edward Hyde. Jekyll is a tall, handsome man with a very high social status, which he is expected to maintain. Hyde is a complete opposite, short and vulgar, with an unidentifiable deformity.

B. Luciano Barsuglia's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Gianni Capaldi (Mr. Hyde)'s journey. Hyde is really just as much the story of Gabriel John Utterson, a lawyer and good friend of Dr.

How Does Gianni Capaldi (Mr. Hyde)'s Story End?

• Gianni Capaldi: Gianni Capaldi's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Shaun Paul Piccinino (Dr. Henry Jekyll): Shaun Paul Piccinino's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• David Beatty (Mr. Gabriel John Utterson): David Beatty's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Mean?

The ending of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Gianni Capaldi's story may not satisfy all audiences.