Dracula Chapter 5 & 6 Flashcards
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Dracula Chapter 5 & 6 Flashcards

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What is the relationship between Mina Murray and Jonathan Harker?

they are engaged to be married

What kind of institution does Dr. John Seward run?

an insane asylum

From whom did Lucy receive marriage proposals?

Lucy received three marriage proposals in one day from Dr. John Seward, Mr. Quincey Morris, and Mr. Arthur Holmwood

Identify Quincey Morris.

<p>Quincey Morris is an American friend of Arthur Holmwood. They go hunting together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the marriage proposals does Lucy accept?

<p>Arthur Holmwood's proposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the patient who seems to be of most interest to Dr. Seward.

<p>R. M. Renfield is about 59 years old, is very strong and extremely excitable. Dr. Seward thinks that he could be very dangerous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the old man that Mina and Lucy meet claim about the tombstones in the cemetery?

<p>The old man claims that the tombstones lie about those who are buried (or supposedly are buried) in the graves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Renfield's systematic way of collecting lives.

<p>Renfield believes that one spider that eats many flies contains many lives. The bird that eats spiders that have eaten flies contains more lives. He who eats the bird ingests all of those lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unusual thing does Renfield eat? Why?

<p>He eats flies, spiders, and birds to acquire their life blood so he'll live longer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What odd, recent behavior of Lucy is disturbing to Mina?

<p>Lucy has begun sleepwalking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Relationship of Mina and Jonathan

  • Mina Murray and Jonathan Harker are engaged to be married.

Dr. John Seward's Institution

  • Dr. John Seward operates an insane asylum, also known as a lunatic asylum.

Lucy's Marriage Proposals

  • Lucy Westenra received three marriage proposals in one day from Dr. John Seward, Mr. Quincey Morris, and Mr. Arthur Holmwood.

Identity of Quincey Morris

  • Quincey Morris is an American, close friend of Arthur Holmwood, and they share a passion for hunting.

Lucy's Choice in Marriage

  • Lucy ultimately accepts the marriage proposal from Arthur Holmwood.

R. M. Renfield's Characteristics

  • R. M. Renfield, a patient of Dr. Seward, is approximately 59 years old, strong, and exhibits extreme excitability, leading Dr. Seward to consider him potentially dangerous.

Cemetery Encounter

  • An old man encountered by Mina and Lucy claims that the tombstones misrepresent those buried in the graves.

Renfield's Life Collection Theory

  • Renfield has a systematic belief regarding life collection: spiders eat many flies, birds eat spiders, and by consuming the bird, one can obtain all the lives consumed.

Renfield's Diet

  • Renfield's unusual diet consists of flies, spiders, and birds, which he believes enables him to absorb their life force and extend his own lifespan.

Lucy's Disturbing Behavior

  • Mina is troubled by Lucy's recent sleepwalking episodes, indicating a change in her mental or physical state.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 5 and 6 of Bram Stoker's Dracula with these flashcards. This quiz covers key relationships, character roles, and events that unfold in these chapters, providing a deeper understanding of the novel's intricacies.

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