I didnt particuallarly enjoy this chapter until the end scene.I found the Chapter quite strange. I didnt like the part when Dracula was talking about the history of Translyvania i got bored at this part. But i thought this chapter was descriptive and made a clear image in my head.
My favourite part so far was the part when the girls were introduced it created alot of suspence as to what and who the girls were and what exactly they were doing and talking about. Draculas reaction to they were doing was suprising and again the question came up as to why he was doing this. The reader still dosnt fully understand Dracula and his plans With Jonathan.
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Chapter 2 - Jonathan Harker's Journal (continued)
In this chapter Dracula is properly introduced a full detailed description of his appearance is given.He comes across as quite friendly and polite to Jonathan but is also mysterious due to his continuous disappearing. He also comes across as slightly weird for example his talk of the 'children of the night' and his keen interest into England.
I think Jonathan is becoming aware of Dracula more now, i particularly like the quote...
' I am all in a sea of wonders. I doubt; i fear; i think strange things which i dare not confess to my own soul God keep me, if only for the sake of those dear to me!'
I think it truly shows Jonathan's emotions and thoughts at the current time.
My favourite part of this chapter is when Jonathan cuts himself shaving. I like the way Dracula responds to this by grabbing his neck but then retaliating when he finds the crucifix. This gives the reader the thought again why did he act in such a strange manner to a cut? another mysterious factor is that Dracula couldn't not be seen in the shaver glass. Why was this? and also that there was no mirrors around at all, which is quite peculiar in such a big place. The fact that Dracula throws the glass out of the window gives the impression that he has something to hide. Possibly he may have realised that his reflection by Jonathan could not be seen.
At the end of the chapter Jonathan realises he is locked in the castle ' The castle is a vertiabke prison and i am a prisoner!'. This i found was abit of a twist in the story so far, due to Draculas friendly and polite attitude. Why would he of locked Jonathan away? and What did he want from him?
I think Jonathan is becoming aware of Dracula more now, i particularly like the quote...
' I am all in a sea of wonders. I doubt; i fear; i think strange things which i dare not confess to my own soul God keep me, if only for the sake of those dear to me!'
I think it truly shows Jonathan's emotions and thoughts at the current time.
My favourite part of this chapter is when Jonathan cuts himself shaving. I like the way Dracula responds to this by grabbing his neck but then retaliating when he finds the crucifix. This gives the reader the thought again why did he act in such a strange manner to a cut? another mysterious factor is that Dracula couldn't not be seen in the shaver glass. Why was this? and also that there was no mirrors around at all, which is quite peculiar in such a big place. The fact that Dracula throws the glass out of the window gives the impression that he has something to hide. Possibly he may have realised that his reflection by Jonathan could not be seen.
At the end of the chapter Jonathan realises he is locked in the castle ' The castle is a vertiabke prison and i am a prisoner!'. This i found was abit of a twist in the story so far, due to Draculas friendly and polite attitude. Why would he of locked Jonathan away? and What did he want from him?
Friday 25 September 2009
Chapter 1- Jonathan Harker's Journal
My opinion on Bram Stoker's Dracula first chapter is that allot of suspense is used. The reader is left with alot of questions to ask. The chapter seems to go straight into the story all ready allot has taken place and the Count Dracula is all ready introduced and known of, he sets of a mysterious vibe making the reader want to know more about him. We find out brief information about John Harker but not everything. The Gothic genre is clearly used alot with descriptions and events which take place in the chapter
The crucifix is mentioned several time's as to when the Old lady gives it to him, the people in the street and the people in the bus especially when the Count Dracula is mentioned or is known this relates to the religious side also relating to evil.The people in the towns are trying to warn him for example the old lady urging him to stay 'Must you go? Oh! young Herr must you go?' Which leaves the question 'why?'
The description of the places of John Harker's visits are scripted with the Gothic sense alot of trees and darkness are mentioned Wolves and dogs are also mentioned quite abit again relating to the Gothic sense, as it gives the impression of were wolves 'All at once the wolves began to howl as though the moonlight had had some peculiar effect on them' This also relating to the mystery and suspense especially the scene when the wolves surrounded the coach.
My favourite passage so far is when Dracula himself writes a letter to John, the letter comes across as a friendly letter but it also comes across as a little fake and maybe having something more to it. It is also important as it is the first impression we have of Dracula, this is also my prediction for the Count Dracula, which is saying that he has alot more to show us as to what we are perceiving now.
The crucifix is mentioned several time's as to when the Old lady gives it to him, the people in the street and the people in the bus especially when the Count Dracula is mentioned or is known this relates to the religious side also relating to evil.The people in the towns are trying to warn him for example the old lady urging him to stay 'Must you go? Oh! young Herr must you go?' Which leaves the question 'why?'
The description of the places of John Harker's visits are scripted with the Gothic sense alot of trees and darkness are mentioned Wolves and dogs are also mentioned quite abit again relating to the Gothic sense, as it gives the impression of were wolves 'All at once the wolves began to howl as though the moonlight had had some peculiar effect on them' This also relating to the mystery and suspense especially the scene when the wolves surrounded the coach.
My favourite passage so far is when Dracula himself writes a letter to John, the letter comes across as a friendly letter but it also comes across as a little fake and maybe having something more to it. It is also important as it is the first impression we have of Dracula, this is also my prediction for the Count Dracula, which is saying that he has alot more to show us as to what we are perceiving now.
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