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Dr. Seward’s Diary - continued
An Analysis of Chapter 13
Tone
Mournful, Ominous, And Mysterious
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | A little - (2) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
Dr. Seward oversees Lucy's funeral, Van Helsing protects her body with garlic and a crucifix, and refuses an autopsy. Mina worries about Jonathan's health and recalls past events. The newspaper reports mysterious events involving children in Hampstead.
In more detail...
This chapter begins with Dr. Seward continuing his diary, detailing the preparations for Lucy and her mother's funeral. Van Helsing remains protective, examining Lucy's papers and placing garlic and a crucifix with her body. He reveals a shocking plan to mutilate Lucy's corpse to ensure she doesn't become a vampire. Mina's journal expresses concern over Jonathan's health and the distress from recent events, like Mr. Hawkins's death. The chapter concludes with newspaper clippings about children in Hampstead being lured and wounded by a 'bloofer lady,' echoing the vampire attacks.
Characters
- Dr. John Seward
- About - Seward manages the funeral arrangements, assists Van Helsing with protecting Lucy's body, and continues to document the events.
- Personality Traits - Professional, detail-oriented, and compassionate.
- Physical Characteristics - No specific characteristics mentioned in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Professor Van Helsing - Colleague and friend who seeks his assistance with Lucy's condition.
- Lucy Westenra - Recently deceased patient whom he tried to save.
- Professor Van Helsing
- About - Van Helsing performs rituals to protect Lucy's body, discloses his plan to mutilate her corpse, exhibits intense emotions, and leaves for Amsterdam.
- Personality Traits - Knowledgeable, mysterious, emotional, and determined.
- Physical Characteristics - No specific characteristics mentioned in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Dr. John Seward - Friend and fellow physician collaborating on Lucy's case.
- Lucy Westenra - Deceased patient he was treating and plans to protect even after death.
- Mina Harker
- About - Mina reflects on recent life changes, worries about Jonathan's health, and learns about Lucy's death.
- Personality Traits - Reflective, caring, loyal, and apprehensive.
- Physical Characteristics - No specific characteristics mentioned in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Jonathan Harker - Her husband, whose health she is deeply concerned about.
- Lucy Westenra - Her close friend, whose death greatly saddens her.
- Lucy Westenra
- About - Lucy is the recent deceased, over whom Seward and Van Helsing keep watch, perform rituals to safeguard her body, and plan a drastic post-mortem measure.
- Personality Traits - These are not present as she is deceased, but she is remembered as lovely and sweet.
- Physical Characteristics - Her corpse is described as having regained its youthful beauty in death.
- Character Connections
- Dr. John Seward - Her physician who attended to her illness and now her funeral.
- Professor Van Helsing - Her physician who tries to protect her even in death.
- Mina Harker - Her close friend mired in grief over her death.
- Jonathan Harker
- About - Jonathan is mentioned in reflection by Mina, who is concerned about his episodes and health but is largely absent from this chapter's events.
- Personality Traits - His past diligence is indicated, though his current health issues are a concern.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as pale and potentially showing signs of a malady.
- Character Connections
- Mina Harker - His wife, who is worried about his health and well-being.