William Wilson

The narrator assumes a name because his real one causes horror and disgust.

He is telling his story because he wants the pity of his fellow men.

The narrator comes from a family that was considered dull and straight.

The narrator's friends were concerned about him because he often did himself injury.

The narrator was a very strong-willed and intelligent person.

The narrator's parents gave up trying to control him at an early age.

The narrator has fond memories of his early school days.

The narrator claims there was another boy at the school named William Wilson.

The narrator feared William Wilson because he did not submit to his will.

The narrator and William Wilson had similar features and had the same birthday.