William Wilson 1 initially disliked his classmate William Wilson 2 but couldn't hate him. They got along well in conversations and agreed on many topics, so they could have been friends under different circumstances. William 1 grew fearful after discovering that William 2 sought to imitate him exactly, copying his mannerisms, speech and clothes. While William 1's feelings may have turned friendly, he came to almost hate William 2 as the imitation continued. William 1 disliked sharing his name with others as it caused confusion over whose actions and belongings belonged to whom.