Book Dracula Flashcards
Who is Jonathan Harker?
A young English solicitor engaged to Mina Murray.
What is Jonathan Harker’s role in the story?
Travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a property purchase. He becomes a prisoner in Dracula’s castle and witnesses the Count’s supernatural powers. After escaping, he joins the fight against Dracula.
Who is Mina Murray?
Jonathan’s intelligent and resourceful fiancée (and later wife).
What is Mina Murray’s role in the story?
Plays a critical role in tracking Dracula due to her organizational skills and a psychic link she develops with him after being attacked. She is the emotional anchor for the group and represents purity and resilience.
Who is Count Dracula?
A centuries-old vampire from Transylvania.
What is Count Dracula’s role in the story?
The main antagonist. Dracula moves to England to spread his vampiric influence. He is cunning, powerful, and terrifying, capable of shape-shifting, controlling animals, and hypnotizing people.
Who is Lucy Westenra?
Mina’s best friend, known for her beauty and charm.
What is Lucy Westenra’s role in the story?
Becomes Dracula’s first victim in England. After being bitten, she transforms into a vampire and preys on children. Her death and subsequent vampiric transformation motivate the group to hunt Dracula.
Who is Professor Abraham Van Helsing?
A Dutch doctor with extensive knowledge of rare diseases and the supernatural.
What is Professor Abraham Van Helsing’s role in the story?
Leads the fight against Dracula. Van Helsing diagnoses Lucy’s condition as vampirism and educates the group about how to defeat Dracula. He is the group’s mentor and strategist.
Who is Dr. John Seward?
A doctor and the head of an asylum. He is one of Lucy’s suitors and a close friend of Arthur Holmwood.
What is Dr. John Seward’s role in the story?
Provides medical expertise and assists in tracking and fighting Dracula. His patient, Renfield, provides important clues about Dracula’s plans.
Who is Arthur Holmwood?
Lucy’s fiancé and a wealthy English nobleman.
What is Arthur Holmwood’s role in the story?
Deeply affected by Lucy’s death, Arthur plays an active role in confronting her vampiric form and in the hunt for Dracula.
