Dracula Chapters 7-12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What happened aboard the ship the Demeter according to the Captain's log?

The crew members were disappearing one by one, starting from the lowest rank to the highest. Fog kept creeping on the ship, and someone would be gone. They saw a strange thin man aboard the ship, and thought he was the cause of the issues. At the end, the captain tied himself to the wheel of the ship with a cross between his hands, and it ended up being Dracula aboard the ship, escaping in the form of a dog.

Who is Demeter according to Greek mythology, and what happened to her daughter?

Demeter is the Greek goddess of harvest, and her daughter Persephone was kidnapped by Hades, the God of the Underworld. Demeter became sad and caused winter by freezing her crops.

What is the point of Dracula sending over 50 boxes of Earth from his Transylvania castle to London?

Vampires can only sleep and rest on their own land. Dracula sent boxes of Earth to recharge each night in London after Jonathan helped him find real estate.

What is the significance of light and darkness throughout the text?

Light versus dark represents good versus evil. Darkness indicates ominous events preventing good from prevailing, while light signifies the presence of good. Signup and view all the answers

Lucy is constantly going back and forth from looking healthy to sickly pale. What is happening to her?

Lucy is receiving nightly visits from Dracula, who sucks her blood, causing her to look withdrawn and grey. Signup and view all the answers

One of the themes in Dracula is being trapped. How do we see this in the novel?

Characters like Jonathan are physically trapped in Dracula's castle, and Lucy is forced to stay home for protection. Renfield is both physically and mentally trapped in the asylum as a servant to Dracula. Signup and view all the answers

Arthur and the rest of the men provide blood transfusions for Lucy. What theme does this relate to?

This relates to the theme of gender roles, as the men act as providers and protectors, giving Lucy what she needs to survive. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Van Helsing and what does he do to help Lucy?

Van Helsing is a doctor and professor from Amsterdam. He knows Lucy has been bitten by a vampire, provides transfusions, and scatters garlic flowers for protection. Signup and view all the answers

Renfield screams, 'Blood is life!' What theme does this relate to?

This relates to the theme of addiction, as Renfield's desperate quest for blood demonstrates the primal need for survival. Signup and view all the answers

At the end of chapter 11, what happened to Lucy and her mother?

Lucy and her mother are sleeping in a vulnerable state. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ship Demeter

Crew members of the Demeter disappear mysteriously, leading to growing paranoia among them.
A strange thin man appeared on board, suspected to be causing the crew's disappearances.
The captain, facing ultimate distress, ties himself to the ship's wheel with a crucifix, but ultimately succumbs to Dracula's influence who escapes in the form of a dog.

Greek Mythology Connection

Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest, mourns her daughter Persephone, kidnapped by Hades.
Her despair leads to winter, symbolizing loss and the resulting turmoil.
Dracula parallels Hades, indicating he may abduct one of the women's characters, echoing themes of loss and darkness.

Boxes of Earth

Dracula sends over 50 boxes of earth from Transylvania to London, essential for his survival.
Vampires can only rest on their native soil; these boxes provide Dracula the means to recharge and sustain himself away from home.
Additional boxes might serve to facilitate his vampiresses' needs.

Light and Darkness

Light symbolizes goodness and hope, whereas darkness represents evil and ominous threats.
The presence of light often signals protection against Dracula's malevolence and reflects religious undertones.
Good is embodied by the protagonists, while evil is represented by Dracula, reinforcing the battle between light and dark.

Lucy's Deteriorating Health

Lucy's health fluctuates as she is secretly visited by Dracula, who feeds on her blood.
Her appearance shifts dramatically, revealing a pale and withdrawn state, noticed by her friends and family.
Despite periods of recovery with rest, she fears falling asleep due to the danger she senses.

Theme of Being Trapped

Characters experience various forms of entrapment: Jonathan is confined in Dracula's castle, and Lucy is kept indoors for protection without success.
Renfield is physically confined in an asylum and mentally trapped as a devoted servant to Dracula.

Gender Roles

Arthur and his companions provide blood transfusions for Lucy, embodying their roles as protectors and providers.
Their willingness to sacrifice for her reflects possessiveness and a need to assert power over her well-being.

Van Helsing's Role

Van Helsing, a knowledgeable doctor, is called upon to aid Lucy due to his expertise with unknown ailments.
He recognizes Lucy’s vampiric affliction and takes measures to protect her, such as garlic flowers and blood transfusions.
Lucy's mother dismisses the garlic flowers, unwittingly diminishing her protection against Dracula.

Addiction Theme

Renfield’s obsession with blood, manifesting through his behavior towards animals and humans, symbolizes addiction.
His quest underscores the primal need for survival and desire, leading to madness in his pursuit.
He acknowledges Dracula's power, seeking a bond as a devoted servant.

Aftermath of Chapter 11

Lucy and her mother find themselves in vulnerable positions as they sleep, indicative of danger lurking from Dracula.

Description

Dive into the intriguing events of Dracula's journey in chapters 7-12 with these flashcards. Explore the eerie happenings aboard the Demeter, including the mysterious disappearances and the crew's chilling encounters. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of Bram Stoker's classic horror novel.