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Jonathan Harker’s Journal - 3 October
An Analysis of Chapter 22
Tone
The Tone Of Chapter Xxii Is Intense, Grave, And Somber, With A Persistent Undercurrent Of Urgency And Resolve.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart-pounding - (5) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | A little - (2) | Fast-paced - (5) |
Basically...
Jonathan Harker and the group, determined to destroy the boxes of earth that empower Dracula, plan their actions. Mina expresses her resolve and readiness to die if she becomes a threat. The group sanctifies the boxes in Carfax, and then they move on to investigate the house in Piccadilly.
In more detail...
Jonathan Harker writes in his journal, capturing the urgency and desperation of their mission to defeat Dracula. Renfield, under Dr. Seward's care, has been found grievously injured. The group, including Van Helsing, Dr. Seward, Harker, Godalming, and Morris, plan to utilize the daytime to their advantage, ensuring Mina's safety and agreeing to not withhold any information from her. Mina, accepting her grim situation, displays bravery and resolve, making a pact to end her life if she poses a danger to her loved ones. Upon sanctifying the boxes at Carfax, they discover that one box is missing. The group splits to destroy remaining boxes located at Mile End and Bermondsey while a subset investigates the house in Piccadilly, finding it to be a base of operations for Dracula replete with his personal effects. The chapter ends with members of the group awaiting the return of Godalming and Morris or the possible appearance of Dracula.
Characters
- Jonathan Harker
- About - Harker maintains his journal documenting the group's plans and actions, and exhibits determination to protect Mina and destroy Dracula.
- Personality Traits - Determined, proactive, protective of Mina.
- Physical Characteristics - Physical characteristics are not detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mina Harker - Jonathan's wife, whom he is desperate to protect.
- Dr. Van Helsing - Part of the group with Jonathan, planning the destruction of the vampire.
- Dr. Seward - Part of the group with Jonathan, involved in the discussions and action to hunt Dracula.
- Mina Harker
- About - Mina expresses her brave willingness to sacrifice herself if she becomes a threat due to Dracula's influence, and pledges to fight for her life.
- Personality Traits - Brave, self-sacrificing, devoted.
- Physical Characteristics - Pale, thin, with a descriptively pained expression when the wafer burns her skin.
- Character Connections
- Jonathan Harker - Her husband, committed to her safety.
- Dr. Van Helsing - Guides and consoles her, showing deep care and concern for her well-being.
- Dr. Van Helsing
- About - Van Helsing, the driving force in planning and execution, provides guidance, strategy, and a sense of hope to the group.
- Personality Traits - Intellectual, strategic, empathetic, spiritual.
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mina Harker - Comforts Mina in her distress and leads the group's efforts to fight Dracula.
- Jonathan Harker - In collaboration with Jonathan, he works on the plans to defeat Dracula.
- Dr. Seward
- About - Seward participates in the group's discussion, shares the discovery of Renfield's injuries, and is committed to the group's mission.
- Personality Traits - Scientific, observant, conscientious.
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Jonathan Harker - Allied with Jonathan, taking active steps to discover and thwart Dracula's plans.
- Renfield - His patient, whose behavior provides clues about Dracula's actions.
- Lord Godalming
- About - Lord Godalming uses his influence and resources to aid the group's efforts, leading the actual breaking-in of the house in Piccadilly.
- Personality Traits - Resourceful, determined, influential.
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Quincey Morris - Together, they leave to destroy the vampire's lairs located at Mile End and Bermondsey.
- Jonathan Harker - Works in tandem with Jonathan and others to execute their plan against Dracula.
- Quincey Morris
- About - Morris provides practical advice on the group's operations and accompanies Godalming to carry out the destruction of the boxes.
- Personality Traits - Practical, courageous, cooperative.
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Lord Godalming - Assists Godalming in the task of sterilizing the boxes of earth in various locations.
- Renfield
- About - Renfield is mentioned in retrospect as having been found with serious injuries after an encounter implying some form of conflict.
- Personality Traits - Not directly observable within this chapter due to his injured state, but he is usually portrayed as unstable and obsessed with consuming life.
- Physical Characteristics - Described post-injury, with a bruised and crushed face, and broken neck bones.
- Character Connections
- Dr. Seward - Renfield is under the care of Dr. Seward, who notices the connection between his behavior and Dracula.