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Cutting from “The Dailygraph,” 8 August
An Analysis of Chapter 7
Tone
Foreboding And Suspenseful, With A Shift To A Solemn And Reflective Atmosphere During Mina'S Journal Entries.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Hostile - (4) | A little - (2) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
A dramatic storm hits Whitby, bringing a mysterious ship, the Demeter, which arrives with a dead man tied to the helm and a dog that disappears into the town.
In more detail...
The chapter is presented through cuttings from 'The Dailygraph' and entries from Mina Murray's journal, focusing on a violent storm in Whitby and the arrival of the ship Demeter, which reaches the port in mysterious circumstances. The town experiences an unprecedented storm, with the Demeter arriving driven by a dead man lashed to the wheel. Upon inspection, the ship reveals no living crew, only a dead captain with a crucifix set against his chest, and a log hinting at horrific events during the voyage. Concurrently, Mina's entries detail her concerns about Lucy's sleepwalking and the effect of the ominous storm on her. The chapter concludes with preparations for the dead captain's funeral and an accounting of the unsettling local events influenced by the ship's arrival.
Characters
- Mina Murray
- About - Mina, troubled by her friend Lucy's sleepwalking, remains anxious about Jonathan Harker's whereabouts. She reflects on the storm, the aftermath, and the funeral of the ship's captain.
- Personality Traits - Compassionate, sensitive, observant, and reflective.
- Physical Characteristics - Mina's physical description is not detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - Friend and confidante, concerned about Lucy's sleepwalking.
- Jonathan Harker - Mina's fiancé, whose safety and whereabouts are causing her great anxiety.
- Lucy Westenra
- About - Lucy's sleepwalking is accentuated against the backdrop of the storm. She is also affected by the events at the harbour, including the dead captain's funeral and the demise of Mr. Swales.
- Personality Traits - Described indirectly through Mina's journal as sensitive and possibly troubled by the same ominous forces that brought the Demeter to Whitby.
- Physical Characteristics - Lucy's physical attributes are not explored in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mina Murray - Best friend, looked after by Mina during her troubling sleepwalking episodes.
- The Captain of the Demeter
- About - The captain's deceased body is found lashed to the wheel of his ship, symbolizing his unwavering commitment to duty until death.
- Personality Traits - Implied to be dutiful and steadfast through the symbolic gesture of being bound to the ship's wheel in death.
- Physical Characteristics - Described posthumously, with no specific physical characteristics beyond being dead and having been tied to the ship's wheel.
- Mr. Swales
- About - Found dead with a broken neck in the churchyard, potentially having witnessed something horrifying in his final moments.
- Personality Traits - Mysterious in death, with a fearful look on his face as if he had seen something terrifying.
- Physical Characteristics - An old man, beyond that, not categorized in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - His death deeply affects Lucy, showing a connection in their shared experience of the supernatural.
- The Dog
- About - A dog jumps off the Demeter upon its crash, runs to the churchyard, and disappears; another dog is later found dead under mysterious circumstances.
- Personality Traits - Previously quiet and calm, but its behavior becomes violent and terrified following the ship's arrival.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as a large, half-bred mastiff.