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Letter from Miss Mina Murray to Miss Lucy Westenra
An Analysis of Chapter 5
Tone
The Tone Fluctuates Between Concern And Excitement As Mina And Lucy Relay Their Current Situations And Emotions To One Another, With Undertones Of Romance And A Hint Of Melancholy, Particularly In The Sections Detailing The Unrequited Love For Lucy.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Calm - (2) | A little - (2) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
Mina writes to Lucy about her desires and work, while Lucy shares her experiences of receiving multiple marriage proposals, including from Arthur Holmwood, Dr. John Seward, and Quincey P. Morris.
In more detail...
Mina details her busy life as an assistant schoolmistress to Lucy and expresses a longing to join her by the sea. She's been practicing shorthand and typewriter to help Jonathan with his work. Lucy writes back about enjoying town life and comments on a curly-haired man (Holmwood) who visits often. Lucy then reveals three marriage proposals in one day; she sympathetically refuses Dr. Seward and Quincey Morris while affirming her love for Arthur, whom she plans to marry. Dr. Seward, heartbroken, throws himself into work with the lunatic Renfield. Quincey writes to Arthur about meeting up and Arthur responds warmly, hinting at important news.
Characters
- Mina Murray
- About - Mina writes about her work and her hopes to help Jonathan with his business using shorthand, sharing her longing to meet Lucy by the sea.
- Personality Traits - Hardworking, diligent, dedicated, and forward-thinking in terms of her role in her fiancé's work life.
- Physical Characteristics - Physical characteristics are not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - Mina's best friend to whom she writes about her daily life and aspirations.
- Jonathan Harker - Mina's fiancé, who is currently in Transylvania and mentioned in her letters.
- Lucy Westenra
- About - Lucy replies to Mina's letter, details her pleasant life in town, and reveals her engagement to Arthur Holmwood after refusing proposals from Dr. Seward and Quincey Morris.
- Personality Traits - Lighthearted, somewhat flirtatious, and deeply emotional, reflecting joy and guilt in her situation.
- Physical Characteristics - Physical characteristics are not described in this chapter, but she is often referred to as attractive by her suitors.
- Character Connections
- Mina Murray - Lucy's best friend and confidante.
- Arthur Holmwood - Lucy's fiancé and one of her suitors.
- Dr. John Seward - Lucy's suitor whose marriage proposal she refuses.
- Quincey P. Morris - Lucy's suitor whose marriage proposal she refuses.
- Dr. John Seward
- About - Rebuffed by Lucy, Seward throws himself into work at the lunatic asylum, documenting his interactions with Renfield in his phonograph diary.
- Personality Traits - Professional, passionate, and deeply affected by disappointment, he redirects his focus to work.
- Physical Characteristics - Seward is mentioned to have a 'strong jaw and a good forehead,' suggesting physical attractiveness and intelligence.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - The woman to whom he proposed and was rejected.
- Quincey P. Morris
- About - After Lucy turns down his proposal, Morris writes to Arthur, inviting him to share their sorrows and celebrations over a drink.
- Personality Traits - Charming, spirited, colloquial in speech, and demonstrates a resilience in the face of rejection.
- Physical Characteristics - Quincey is described by Lucy as looking 'so young and so fresh,' indicating a youthful and energetic appearance.
- Character Connections
- Arthur Holmwood - Quincey writes to Arthur about getting together for a drink.
- Lucy Westenra - Has proposed to Lucy but remains her friend after being turned down.
- Arthur Holmwood
- About - Engaged to Lucy, he receives a telegram from Quincey about meeting up, expressing excitement and alluding to shared good news.
- Personality Traits - Based on previous descriptions and Lucy's affection, he is likely to be charismatic, caring, and well-regarded.
- Physical Characteristics - Arthur's physical characteristics are not described in this chapter, but he is referred to as a 'tall, curly-haired man'.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - Arthur is the man Lucy has chosen to marry amongst her suitors.
- Quincey P. Morris - A friend of Arthur's, they share social gatherings and emotional support.