English 10: Dracula Chapter 8 Flashcards
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The settings in this story help to advance the story's plot and themes. For example, Dracula's new home in England is next door to an ______.

insane asylum

Why do you suppose the incident with Dracula and Lucy takes place on Lucy and Mina's seat near the graveyard?

It is foreshadowing what happens to Lucy will happen to Mina.

What do you think Stoker includes the letter from Samuel F. Billington and Son in this chapter?

This lets the reader know that Dracula is in town, his home is now next door to the asylum.

What new information does Mina receive regarding Jonathan Harker?

<p>Jonathan is at an abbey, being cared for by the sisters. He is sick and wants Mina to join him in Budapest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evidence is there in this chapter that Renfield is connected to Dracula?

<p>He only will speak to 'the master' and is becoming more agitated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cite incidents from the story that support the four criteria for Gothic fiction.

<p>Picture Setting - Dracula's castle on the mountain. Lucy's home on the cliff. Supernatural - Dracula, fight against him. Good vs Evil - Jonathan escaping from Dracula's castle. Corruption of lower-class females - Dracula making Lucy like him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Chapter 8 Summary: Dracula

  • Settings play a crucial role in developing plot and themes, notably the placement of Dracula's home next to an insane asylum, emphasizing the theme of madness.
  • Lucy and Mina's seat near the graveyard serves as an important foreshadowing element, hinting that Lucy's fate may also befall Mina.
  • A letter from Samuel F. Billington and Son indicates Dracula's presence in England and reveals his home is adjacent to the asylum, building suspense.
  • Mina discovers that Jonathan Harker is ill at an abbey in Budapest and wishes for her to be with him, adding a personal crisis to the narrative.
  • Renfield exhibits a clear connection to Dracula, referring exclusively to "the master" and displaying increasing agitation, suggesting a deepening influence from the Count.
  • Gothic fiction elements are illustrated:
    • Picturesque settings include Dracula's mountain castle and Lucy's cliffside home.
    • The supernatural is embodied by Dracula himself and the struggle against him.
    • Good vs. evil conflict is alive in Jonathan's escape from Dracula’s clutches.
    • The theme of corruption of lower-class females is evident as Dracula transforms Lucy into a creature like himself.

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Explore the key themes and settings in Chapter 8 of 'Dracula'. This quiz focuses on the significance of locations in relating to the plot and character development, as well as the foreshadowing elements present in the narrative. Test your understanding of how Stoker uses these literary devices to enhance the story.

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