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Lucy Westenra’s Diary
An Analysis of Chapter 11
Tone
Foreboding, Anxiety, Desperation
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart-pounding - (5) | Clear - (4) | Hostile - (4) | None - (1) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Lucy's health momentarily improves due to Van Helsing's interventions, while Dr. Seward deals with a violent incident at his asylum. The escaped wolf returns, and Lucy undergoes another horrifying nocturnal ordeal.
In more detail...
Lucy Westenra records her gratitude towards her caretakers, especially Dr. Van Helsing, whose placement of garlic flowers seems to bring her comfort. Meanwhile, Dr. Seward and Van Helsing note an improvement in her condition, but disaster strikes when Lucy's mother, unaware of their importance, removes the flowers, exposing Lucy to danger. Van Helsing is distraught, recognizing the grave error. Later, Lucy experiences unprecedented peace for a few days, but this tranquility is shattered when an escaped wolf from the zoo causes a fright, and Lucy's mother suffers a fatal heart attack in the ensuing chaos. At the same time, Dr. Seward faces a troubling incident with a patient at the asylum. Additionally, Seward receives an urgent message from Van Helsing, warning of potential danger and the importance of the garlic flowers. The chapter culminates with Lucy's weakened state and ominous unease as night falls.
Characters
- Lucy Westenra
- About - Lucy starts with a sense of relief from her affliction due to the flowers Dr. Van Helsing has provided, but this chapter ends with her in an extremely weakened state following the traumatic events involving the escaped wolf and her mother's death.
- Personality Traits - Loving, grateful, and showing a strong will to fight her unknown affliction.
- Physical Characteristics - A young woman of beauty, previously vibrant and with a pallor indicating her illness.
- Character Connections
- Dr. Van Helsing - Lucy respects and adores Van Helsing, trusting his medical care.
- Mrs. Westenra - Lucy's mother, whose actions inadvertently expose Lucy to danger.
- Arthur - Also known as Arthur Holmwood, Lucy's fiancé.
- Dr. Seward - One of Lucy's suitors and current medical practitioner involved in her case.
- Dr. Van Helsing
- About - Dr. Van Helsing, initially jubilant over Lucy's improvement, is horrified when he realizes that Mrs. Westenra has removed the protective garlic flowers. He shows a deeply emotional response, fearing for Lucy's life.
- Personality Traits - Intelligent, cautious, deeply concerned for Lucy, and determined to fight against supernatural evils.
- Physical Characteristics - An elderly professor with a kind face, not described in detail in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - His patient, whom he is desperately trying to save.
- Dr. Seward - A friend and colleague working together on Lucy's case.
- Dr. Seward
- About - Dr. Seward assists Van Helsing with Lucy's treatment and is attacked by his patient at the asylum, an incident linking to the overarching vampire theme. He also receives an urgent telegram from Van Helsing emphasizing the need for vigilance.
- Personality Traits - Rational, dedicated to his patients, occasionally overwhelmed by the strange events occurring around him.
- Physical Characteristics - A young doctor overseeing an asylum, not described in detail in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - One of her suitors and now a doctor involved in her care.
- Dr. Van Helsing - Colleague and mentor in the supernatural aspects of Lucy's case.
- Mrs. Westenra
- About - Mrs. Westenra, out of concern for her daughter and unaware of the medicinal value of the flowers, removes them, leaving Lucy vulnerable. She suffers a fatal attack during the wolf's intrusion.
- Personality Traits - Caring but naive, with her actions stemming from a desire to protect Lucy without understanding the consequences.
- Physical Characteristics - Lucy's mother, older and in a delicate condition, specific features not mentioned.
- Character Connections
- Lucy Westenra - Her daughter, for whom she unwittingly makes a grave mistake.
- Dr. Van Helsing - The doctor she trusts but does not fully understand his methods.