Thursday, May 19, 2011
Chapter 27
Post your own observations, questions, and remarks about Chapter 27. When you respond to this posting, DO NOT simply repeat the thoughts of your classmates. You can add something new to a previous comment. You can comment or critique a previous posting, but your main goal is to add something new to the discussion. Remember, try to include direct quotes as much as possible!
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In the end of Dracula, when Dracula is killed, I like how Stoker puts an end to Dracula's "reign". He shows that in order to put an end to and extreme evil, an extreme sacrifice is needed. Although the sacrifice may be painful, Stoker shows that Mr. Morris' death doesn't go "unrewarded". Stoker allows Morris to describe, with his dying breaths, how beautiful and elegant the scenery is now that Dracula's curse is gone. Stoker respectfully ends the legend of Dracula by describing Morris' death by saying, "And, to our bitter grief, with a smile and in silence,he died, a gallant gentleman."
So, do you think this generally applies to life - eradicating extreme evil requires great sacrifices?
I found chapter 27 to be both relieving and somewhat disappointing. I was hoping for more of a final showdown between Dracula and Jonathan Harker. I was extremely sad when Mr. Morris died. However, I see his death as a necessary sacrifice. Mr. Morris I believe feels the same way saying, "I am only to happy to have been of service!"
" Already he knows her sweetness and loving care; later on he will understand how some men so loved her, that they did dare much for her sake." (page 400) Throughout the book, it's not hard to figure out that Mina was well-liked by the men in the group. Van Helsing was always praising her for the good use of her brain, something that seemed out of the ordinary for women back in those times. Her husband, Johnathan, loved her, and would do anything for her. Dr. Seward was intrigued not only by her, but also her communication skills, like she displayed when she met Renfield. These men, because they respected her so, risked their lives when she was in danger. She was a strong woman who became one of my favorite characters in the novel.
Why couldn't Bram of made there a war at the end of the book!? I think that would of made an awesome ending. But I am satisified with them slautering Dracula, but it would of been neat if there had been a little struggle. And why did Quincey have to die? He was my favorite character!
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