Dracula
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 25
Chapter 26
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Life, Death, and the Un-Dead
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Lucy Westenra
Swales
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Prefatory Note
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Closing Note
Themes
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Writing, Journaling, and Messaging
Illness, Madness, and Confinement
Christianity, Science, and the Occult
Romantic Love, Seduction, and Sexual Purity
Life, Death, and the Un-Dead
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Count Dracula
Mina Harker
Abraham Van Helsing
Dr. Seward
Arthur Holmwood
Lucy Westenra
Swales
Renfield
Symbols
All Symbols
Blood
Bats
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Allegory
Allusions
Dramatic Irony
Ethos
Foreshadowing
Genre
Hyperbole
Idioms
Imagery
Irony
Logos
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Oxymorons
Pathos
Personification
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Style
Tone
Verbal Irony
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Why might Van Helsing decide to keep the details of Lucy's death from Seward?
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Because he believes the details are too disturbing for Seward to handle
Because he believes Seward would dismiss occult explanations
Because he doesn't trust Seward's judgement on such matters
Because he fears that Seward might disrupt Van Helsing's plans to watch over Lucy's body if he knew the details
What shocking request does Van Helsing make to Seward regarding Lucy's body?
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He asks for chemicals to embalm Lucy's body
He asks for surgical instruments to cut off Lucy's head and cut out her heart
He asks for surgical instruments to conduct a post-mortem on Lucy's body
He asks for surgical instruments to change Lucy's bodily appearance for the funeral
What does Stoker emphasize in his characterization of Arthur, Harker, and Mina?
3 of 9
Their decline towards poverty despite their moral growth
Their journey of spiritual growth amid the hunt for Dracula
Their struggle with love and loss in the face of mortality
Their ascent of the social ladder even as they face challenges in their pursuit of Dracula
What causes a sense of fear in Jonathan during their walk after Hawkins's funeral?
4 of 9
He sees "the thin man," who he identifies as Dracula, in the streets of London
He is worried about Mina's safety in the crowded streets of London
He is haunted by memories of the solemn funeral ceremony they just attended
He feels unwell and believes he might be getting sick again
What does Van Helsing's telegram represent for Mina?
5 of 9
An unexpected twist, as she was not aware of Lucy and her mother's death
A confirmation of her previous suspicions about Lucy's death
A reminder of her own mortality and the fragility of life
The beginning of a long period of grief and depression
What mistaken belief does Arthur have regarding his bond with Lucy?
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He believes that he is the only one who transfused his blood into Lucy, giving them a marital bond
He believes that his presence at Lucy's funeral is a symbol of their eternal bond
He thinks that by burying Lucy himself, they have become spiritually married
He believes that Lucy's death has broken their bond completely
How do Van Helsing and Seward's perspectives differ after Lucy's funeral?
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Van Helsing believes Lucy was a vampire, while Seward still believes she was merely sick
Both believe that Lucy had turned into a vampire but disagree on how to deal with it
Van Helsing is satisfied with Lucy's peaceful death, while Seward worries for her afterlife
Van Helsing believes Lucy was a vampire, while Seward still believes she was merely sick
What mysterious occurrences are described in the news clipping from The Westminster Gazette?
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A "dark woman" or "dark lady" has been seen wandering aimlessly around Lucy's cemetery
A "dark woman" or "dark lady" is reportedly abducting children, who later return with neck wounds
A series of grave robberies have been reported in the vicinity of Lucy's cemetery
The statue of a "dark lady" in Lucy's cemetery has been reported to move on its own
What might the reader expect after reading the news articles in this chapter?
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The reader might anticipate a public outcry against the "dark lady"
The reader might expect the authorities to increase security around the cemetery
The reader might anticipate the group's next move to track down and eliminate the "dark lady"
The reader might expect the "dark lady" to go into hiding to avoid detection
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