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Liliana Gomez
Kaylin Kanioros
Veronica Flamenco
Douglas Dickinson
Professor Ogbara
18 Nov. 2016
Group 2: Dracula Chapter 2 Study Guide
Chapter two is the continuation of Jonathan Hackers journal where you finally enter the
dark realms of Draculas castle, learn more of Hackers evolving thoughts towards his new
friend, and meet the infamous Count for the first time. Setting plays a big role in this chapter
as we discover the structure, scene, and rooms of Draculas castle. The plot continues to develop
as we learn about the motif of the inviter, the setting, and the characters.
There is a new tone and feel to the setting once Jonathan has reached his destination.
When the carriage stops Hacker immediately notices the unique qualities of the castle as he
describes it as a remarkable place. The gloom of the courtyard looked of considerable size as
several dark ways led from it under great round arches seeming bigger than it really is (16).
When Hacker gets off of the stagecoach he, stood close to a great door, old and studded with
large iron nails, set in a projecting doorway of massive stone (16). An interesting detail Hacker
notes is that I did not know what to do. Of bell or knocker there was no sign, through these
frowning walls and dark window openings it was not likely that my voice could penetrate (16).
Hacker describes the scenery of the inside of the castle as he is guided by the Count on page
eighteen as stated, Up a great winding stair, and along another great passage, on whose stone
floor our steps rang heavily. At this he threw open a heavy door, and rejoiced to see a well-lit

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room in which a table was spread for supper, and on whose mighty hearth a great fire of logs
flamed. From there The Count closed the door, and crossing the room, opened another door
which led into a small octagonal room lit by a single lamp, and without a window of any sort
(18). He continues to describe the tour saying that they are passing through this, he opened
another door, and motioned me to enter. It was a welcome sight for here was a great bedroom
well lighted and warmed with another log fire (18). Why does Stoker use these descriptions
as the tone and feel for the destination Jonathan has reached? Does this place represent
who Dracula is? If so, in what way? Based off of the description of the destination what
time period is this tale taking place in?
Jonathan begins to question the motif of this Count who invited him to this dark and eerie
place. An example of this is stated on page sixteen, What sort of place had I come to, and
among what kind of people? Was this a customary incident in the life of a soliciters clerk sent
out to explain the purchase of a London estate to a foreigner? (16). What do you think Jonathan
thinks is the reason why he was invited here now do to these new circumstances? What do you
think is Count Draculas motif for inviting Hacker to his castle?
Chapter two is the first time you meet the demon with charm Count Dracula. Hacker
describes him as a tall old man, clean shaven save for a long white moustache, and clad in black
from head to foot, without a single speck of colour about him anywhere (17). Dracula seems
like a gentleman as he invites Jonathan into his home as stated, welcome to my house! Enter
freely and of your own will! Hacker starts to think that Dracula provides light and warmth and
the Counts courteous welcome seemed to have dissipated all my doubts and fears (18). Dracula
even supplies Jonathan with a hot meal to intrigue him as stated, I found supper already laid
out (18). Though Dracula seems to be a gracious host he does not dine with Jonathan as he

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claims, excuse me that I do not join you; but I have dined already, and I do not sup (18).
Through Hackers description what can be insinuated about Dracula from the phrase without a
single speck of colour about him anywhere? Is Stoker trying to say something about Dracula
without actually saying it through this phrase? Why does Dracula say enter at your own
free will? Through Draculas actions what do you think he is trying to do to Jonathan?
In chapter 2, Jonathan Harker focuses immensely on how he could not see Draculas
reflection on his shaving knife after being cut. In starting I had cut myself slightly, but did not
notice it at the moment. Having answered the counts salutation, I turned to the glass again to see
how I had been mistaken. This time there could be no error, for the man was close to me, and I
could see him over my shoulder. But there was no reflection of him! (30-31)
Could Jonathan Harker have some kind of Schizophrenia?
In addition at the beginning of chapter 2, he becomes more observant and begins to
wonder of the adventure he's gotten himself into. By this time hes come to the conclusion that
the person whos been with him the entire time has been Dracula. Soon after, while having
dinner Harker becomes more intrigued and observant to Dracula, he begins to analyze his
physical appearance. His face was a strong-a very-strong aquiline, with high bridge of the thin
nose and peculiarly arched nostrils, with lofty domed forehead, and hair growing scantily round
temples, but profusely elsewhere... (23)
Q. What does physiognomy mean?
Moreover, once he is left alone after dinner he begins to explore the castle and other
things adjacent to it. He notices all of the expensive furniture but does notice one important
thing, that there are no mirrors all over the castle.

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In this chapter is also where Jonathan becomes more aware of the dangerous place he is
facing. This is where fear takes over him. I began to fear as I wrote in this book that I was
getting too diffuse; but now I am glad that I went into detail from the first, for there is something
so strange about this place and all in it that I cannot but feel uneasy. I wish I were safe out of it,
or that I had never come. (30)
If Jonathan is now fearing for his life, why is he still there? What is keeping him of
leaving? Intriguidness?
Overall, chapter 2 focuses on two important facts. One the characters, and two the setting.
Here the characters show their weakness and personalities; Count Dracula shows his charming
way to induce Jonathan while Jonathan expresses his weaknesses and fears. Even though the
characters play an important role in this chapter, the setting is what Bram Stoker focuses on the
most. Through the use of Stokers imagination he creates great details on the appearance of the
castle inside and out, as well as the eeriness to the environment of the location. We shall see how
the plot continues through the next few chapters.

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