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What is Jonathan Harker's profession?
What is Jonathan Harker's profession?
What does Harker plan to obtain for Mina during his journey?
What does Harker plan to obtain for Mina during his journey?
What warning does the innkeeper's wife give to Harker?
What warning does the innkeeper's wife give to Harker?
It is the eve of St. George's Day, when all the evil things in the world will have full sway.
The count's hand is warm and inviting.
The count's hand is warm and inviting.
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Harker is a prisoner in Count Dracula's _______ during his stay.
Harker is a prisoner in Count Dracula's _______ during his stay.
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What does Harker discover about Dracula's reflection?
What does Harker discover about Dracula's reflection?
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What items are contained within the boxes that a party of Gypsies brings to the castle?
What items are contained within the boxes that a party of Gypsies brings to the castle?
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Match the characters with their attributes:
Match the characters with their attributes:
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Mina expresses anxiety over both Jonathan's absence and Lucy's health.
Mina expresses anxiety over both Jonathan's absence and Lucy's health.
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The captain of the Demeter is discovered dead and clutching a _______.
The captain of the Demeter is discovered dead and clutching a _______.
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What strange experience does Mina have on August 10?
What strange experience does Mina have on August 10?
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What does Renfield believe gives him strength?
What does Renfield believe gives him strength?
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What did Dracula do to Mina after threatening to kill her husband?
What did Dracula do to Mina after threatening to kill her husband?
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What declaration did Van Helsing make about defeating Dracula?
What declaration did Van Helsing make about defeating Dracula?
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Mina asked the group to pledge to destroy her if she turned into a vampire.
Mina asked the group to pledge to destroy her if she turned into a vampire.
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What was the name of the ship Dracula boarded?
What was the name of the ship Dracula boarded?
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Harker found Dracula's boxes fully intact in Piccadilly.
Harker found Dracula's boxes fully intact in Piccadilly.
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What happened to the businessman Immanuel Hildesheim?
What happened to the businessman Immanuel Hildesheim?
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Match the following chapters with their main events:
Match the following chapters with their main events:
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What scar appeared on Mina's forehead?
What scar appeared on Mina's forehead?
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What does Mina promise about the diary?
What does Mina promise about the diary?
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What does Renfield repeatedly mumble?
What does Renfield repeatedly mumble?
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Who does Arthur Holmwood write to examine Lucy?
Who does Arthur Holmwood write to examine Lucy?
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Dr. Seward is able to ascertain the cause of Lucy's illness.
Dr. Seward is able to ascertain the cause of Lucy's illness.
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What is the celebrated professor's name that Seward calls for?
What is the celebrated professor's name that Seward calls for?
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What does Seward do when he witnesses Lucy improve after the transfusion?
What does Seward do when he witnesses Lucy improve after the transfusion?
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Mrs. Westenra enthusiastically supports Van Helsing's treatment for Lucy.
Mrs. Westenra enthusiastically supports Van Helsing's treatment for Lucy.
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What does Van Helsing instruct Seward to do when Lucy is very ill?
What does Van Helsing instruct Seward to do when Lucy is very ill?
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What does Van Helsing place in Lucy's mouth after her funeral?
What does Van Helsing place in Lucy's mouth after her funeral?
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What unusual event does a clipping from the Pall Mall Gazette describe?
What unusual event does a clipping from the Pall Mall Gazette describe?
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How does Lucy's mother react to the garlic flowers?
How does Lucy's mother react to the garlic flowers?
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What does Seward witness happen to Lucy's body in the tomb?
What does Seward witness happen to Lucy's body in the tomb?
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Who expresses that they do not want to mutilate Lucy's corpse?
Who expresses that they do not want to mutilate Lucy's corpse?
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Van Helsing believes Lucy is responsible for the children's wounded necks.
Van Helsing believes Lucy is responsible for the children's wounded necks.
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What shifts in Renfield's behavior does Seward notice?
What shifts in Renfield's behavior does Seward notice?
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What does Renfield admit to the men before he dies?
What does Renfield admit to the men before he dies?
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What form does Dracula take when appearing to Mina?
What form does Dracula take when appearing to Mina?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor, travels to Transylvania to facilitate a real estate deal with Count Dracula.
- Harker documents his journey, expressing excitement for sharing details with his fiancée, Mina Murray.
- The innkeeper warns Harker about St. George's Day, emphasizing its connection to evil and placing a crucifix around his neck.
- Harker encounters superstitious locals who mutter words indicating "were-wolf" or "vampire."
- The coach ride to Borgo Pass is filled with beauty and increasing unease, culminating in Harker's chilling arrival at Dracula's castle.
Chapter 2
- Dracula, depicted as a tall, old man with an icy grip and mild demeanor, greets Harker.
- Harker observes Dracula's physical traits, including pointed ears and sharp teeth, heightening his apprehension.
- Dracula has a peculiar obsession with English life and instructs Harker to write misleading letters to his fiancée.
- Harker's exploration of the castle reveals no mirrors and an eerie absence of servants, causing mounting fear.
- A startling encounter while shaving reveals Dracula’s lack of reflection and his aggressive reaction to Harker’s blood.
Chapter 3
- Harker engages in conversations with Dracula about Transylvania's history while feeling increasingly trapped.
- Dracula warns Harker not to sleep outside his room, hinting at the castle's dangers.
- Harker encounters three seductive women one night, but Dracula intervenes, suggesting his control over them.
- The scene emphasizes Dracula's possessiveness and foreshadows the supernatural elements of the narrative.
Chapter 4
- Harker wakes unsure if his prior experience was a dream and is pressured to write letters dated in June.
- He attempts to communicate with Mina via a Gypsy but is thwarted when Dracula discovers and destroys the letter.
- As days turn into weeks, Harker grows desperate, witnessing Dracula's unnatural behavior, including wearing his clothing.
- Harker discovers the count sleeping in a coffin-like box, further confirming the sinister reality of Dracula.
Chapter 5
- Correspondence between Mina and her friend Lucy shares their romantic entanglements and concerns over Jonathan’s silence.
- Lucy, engaged to Arthur Holmwood, has multiple suitors, while Mina is inspired to support her future husband.
Chapter 6
- Mina documents a visit to Whitby, where supernatural legends pique their interest.
- Lucy’s health appears affected by strange occurrences, including her sleepwalking.
- John Seward’s journal records the bizarre behavior of Renfield, a patient with an unusual obsession with consuming living creatures.
Chapter 7
- Lucy and Mina observe a mysterious ship, the Demeter, which later washes ashore.
- The captain's dead body is found on the ship, indicating a horrific voyage marked by the disappearance of crew members.
- The ship carries large wooden boxes that are delivered to a local solicitor, foreshadowing Dracula’s presence.
Chapter 8
- Mina finds Lucy in the churchyard, seemingly engaged with a dark figure, later interpreted as a vampire-like entity.
- Lucy exhibits symptoms of blood loss, indicated by bite marks on her neck, causing Mina great concern.
- The narrative shifts to Dracula’s influence as boxes from the Demeter are delivered to Carfax, where he has established residence.
Chapter 9
- Mina describes Jonathan in a state of mental disarray in Buda-Pest, hinting at the traumatic experiences he endured.
- Jonathan’s diary, containing secrets of his time in Transylvania, is given to Mina with a solemn promise of confidentiality.### Chapter 22
- Harker recounts Renfield's death, as Dracula kills him before escaping the asylum.
- The men place Communion wafers in Dracula's earth boxes to thwart his return.
- Van Helsing prevents Mina from slipping further into darkness by sealing her room with the wafers, leaving a scar on her forehead.
Chapter 23
- The group locates keys to Dracula's London properties to sterilize his earth boxes.
- Dracula is discovered to have left Carfax, prompting the group to wait for him at Piccadilly.
- Under hypnosis, Mina connects with Dracula, revealing his escape by sea.
Chapter 24
- Dracula boards the Czarina Catherine ship for Varna, evoking a resolve to defeat him for humanity's sake.
- Van Helsing highlights Mina's "baptism of blood," insisting she should not be further endangered.
- Mina insists on accompanying the men, believing her connection to Dracula can help locate him.
Chapter 25
- Mina requests a promise from the men to kill her if she becomes a vampire.
- The group travels on the Orient Express to Varna and learns Dracula has docked in Galatz instead.
- Van Helsing suspects that Mina's connection may have revealed their plans to Dracula.
Chapter 26
- Mina's trances inform the men that Dracula travels near water.
- The team races to Galatz but discovers they are too late to prevent the unloading of Dracula's box.
- They learn a businessman transferred the box to another trader whose body is later found mutilated.
Chapter 27
- Van Helsing and Mina arrive at the Borgo Pass, using Communion wafers as protection.
- They encounter three female vampires, but Van Helsing protects Mina from their allure.
- Van Helsing destroys the tombs of the female vampires and prepares to confront Dracula.
Chapter 10
- Seward and Holmwood are troubled by Lucy's health decline; transfusions are performed.
- Van Helsing orders garlic flowers to be placed around Lucy's room for protection.
- Lucy’s neck shows unexplained punctures which worsen, despite the treatments.
Chapter 11
- Van Helsing and Seward find Lucy critically ill after her mother's actions compromise her recovery.
- Another transfusion saves Lucy temporarily.
- A wolf incident occurs nearby, heightening tensions and heralding danger.
Chapter 12
- Van Helsing and Seward find flags of destruction after Lucy's death.
- Renfield’s strange behavior escalates, as he violently cups his own blood, heightening suspicion.
- Mina learns about a "Bloofer Lady", connecting the incidents to Lucy’s supposed return.
Chapter 13
- Van Helsing covers Lucy's corpse with garlic to prepare for rituals after her death.
- Reports of missing crucifixes from Lucy's body point to a dark mystery.
- Concerns mount as the men struggle with grief and the implications of Lucy's fate.
Chapter 14
- Mina learns of Dracula's presence in England and that he is the source of Lucy's fate.
- Van Helsing connects the children's injuries to Lucy and proposes an investigation.
- Seward expresses skepticism but is convinced after witnessing the evidence.
Chapter 15
- Van Helsing convinces Seward to join him in finding Lucy’s missing corpse.
- They discover Lucy’s grave is empty, confirming she is a vampire.
- Angry and distraught, they plan further protective actions against her.
Chapter 16
- The four men confront Lucy, witnessing her transformation into a vampire.
- Holmwood is persuaded to perform the necessary rites to free Lucy's spirit.
- A pact is formed to deal with the consequences of their actions against the undead.
Chapter 17
- Mina and Jonathan stay at Seward's asylum, piecing together their experiences.
- The connection between Dracula and Renfield's behavior becomes apparent.
- Research reveals Dracula's connection to the earth shipments delivered to England.
Chapter 18
- Mina's visit to Renfield highlights his peculiar demeanor, hinting at his knowledge of Dracula.
- Van Helsing educates the group on the characteristics and weaknesses of vampires.
- Focus shifts to locating Dracula's earth boxes for a chance to defeat him.
Chapter 19
- The group explores Carfax, discovering several boxes missing and rats as an ominous sign.
- Van Helsing maintains faith despite the setbacks, indicating urgency in their quest.
- Strange occurrences at the asylum raise Mina's suspicions about Dracula’s influence.
Chapter 20
- Harker tracks remaining earth boxes to locations in Piccadilly.
- Growing concern over Renfield's erratic behavior leads to deeper investigations.
- Tension builds as the men prepare to confront the looming threat of Dracula.
Chapter 21
- Renfield reveals Dracula's manipulation and his own role as a servant.
- The confrontation indicates the dire stakes for Mina as the count attacks.
- Van Helsing intervenes, saving Mina and revealing Dracula's escape into the night.
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Explore the key points of Chapter 1 from Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' through these informative flashcards. This chapter introduces Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor traveling to Count Dracula's castle in Transylvania, as he embarks on a crucial professional assignment. Dive into the beginning of this classic Gothic tale.
