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Jonathan Harker’s Journal
An Analysis of Chapter 1
Tone
Foreboding, Mysterious, And Suspenseful
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | There's some - (3) | None - (1) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Jonathan Harker journeys by train and coach from England through Europe to the Carpathian Mountains, encountering various people and local superstitions as he approaches the forbidding Castle Dracula.
In more detail...
Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor, is traveling to the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania to meet with Count Dracula regarding a property transaction. He documents his experiences in a journal, which he keeps in shorthand, beginning his journey on May 3 from Munich to Bistritz, noting peculiarities he observes and the increase in superstition as he travels east. At Bistritz, he stays at the Hotel Royale and plans to depart the next day for the Count's castle. He receives a letter from Dracula himself, who has arranged his travel plans. Locals react with fear when Harker mentions the Count and show him superstitious signs. On his journey to the castle, his coach is surrounded by howling wolves and mysterious blue flames, and he is met by a creature who takes him to the dark, looming Castle Dracula.
Characters
- Jonathan Harker
- About - An English solicitor traveling to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a real estate purchase. His detailed journal entries record the strange and supernatural events he experiences on his journey.
- Personality Traits - Curious, diligent, culturally sensitive, increasingly apprehensive, and methodical.
- Physical Characteristics - Physical characteristics are not detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Count Dracula - Jonathan is traveling to meet Dracula for business regarding a property transaction in England.
- Mina - Mentioned as someone Jonathan wants to share recipes with, suggesting a close and familiar relationship, likely his fiancée or wife.
- The Elderly Woman - Runs the inn in Bistritz where Jonathan stays; she is superstitious and concerned for his safety.
- The Coach Driver - Drives Jonathan to Castle Dracula; exhibits mysterious behavior and possible supernatural control over the wolves.
- Count Dracula
- About - A noble from Transylvania who has arranged Jonathan's travel to his castle. His presence and home elicit fear and superstition among the locals.
- Personality Traits - Commands respect and fear; details are scant in this chapter.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter, except perhaps indirectly through the description of the coach driver, if they are one and the same.
- Character Connections
- Jonathan Harker - Has invited Jonathan to his castle and is the main purpose for Jonathan's journey.
- The Coach Driver
- About - Mysterious figure who transfers Jonathan to the carriage bound for Castle Dracula, seemingly possessing unnatural power over the wolves.
- Personality Traits - Unfazed by supernatural occurrences, strong, commanding, and possibly threatening.
- Physical Characteristics - Tall man, with a long brown beard, and wears a great black hat.