Dracula — Chapter 12: Chapter 12 | Spoiler-Free Reading

Dr. Seward arrives at Hillingham to find the house locked and silent, fearing the worst for Lucy. Van Helsing joins him; they break in through a kitchen window, discover the servants drugged with laudanum, and find Lucy and her dead mother in bed with Lucy near death from blood loss. They revive Lucy with brandy and a hot bath, then perform another blood transfusion from Quincey Morris; later Lucy dies despite their efforts, but Van Helsing declares it is only the beginning of their troubles.

On stage

Dr. John Seward Drives to Hillingham, breaks into the house with Van Helsing, revives the servants, assists in Lucy's care and transfusion, handles the death certificate, and records events in his diary.

Abraham Van Helsing Breaks into the house, directs the revival and transfusion of Lucy, performs medical procedures, watches over her, and declares her death is only the beginning.

Lucy Westenra Lies near death in bed, receives transfusion and care, wakes and interacts with the men, tears a mysterious paper in her sleep, speaks to Arthur before dying.

Mrs. Westenra Found dead in Lucy's bed with a look of terror on her face, having been covered by a sheet.

Quincey P. Morris Arrives with a telegram from Arthur, donates blood in a transfusion for Lucy, patrols the house at night, and offers further assistance.

Arthur Holmwood Sends telegrams expressing concern, is summoned to Lucy's bedside, holds her hand and nearly kisses her before being stopped, and grieves her death.

Mina Harker Writes two unopened letters to Lucy detailing her happy marriage, Mr. Hawkins' generosity and later sudden death, and her worries about Jonathan.

Jonathan Harker Mentioned in Mina's letters as having recovered somewhat, now a partner in the firm, and grieving Mr. Hawkins' death.

Peter Hawkins Dies suddenly and is to be buried with his father; leaves his fortune to Jonathan and Mina.

R. M. Renfield Has an episode where he verbally abuses and then physically attacks two delivery men, is subdued and restrained.

R. M. Renfield Delivers boxes to the neighboring house, is insulted by Renfield, later attacked by him, and accepts compensation.

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Jonathan Harker

Also known as: Harker, I, mein Herr, the English Herr, the Herr Englishman, young Herr +16 más

A newly qualified solicitor recovering from a nervous illness after his ordeal in Transylvania. He is grateful and somewhat anxious. Mentioned in Mina's letters as having recovered somewhat, now a partner in the firm, and grieving Mr. Hawkins' death.

Mina Harker fiancéeCount Dracula client and hostCount Dracula host and clientMina Harker fiancéePeter Hawkins employer and friend +16 more

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12

Count Dracula

Also known as: Count, Dracula, my friend, my master the Count, my host, the Count +7 más

A ancient Transylvanian vampire noble who holds Harker captive, suave yet menacing, capable of shape-shifting and commanding wolves, with a history of ruthless evil. Tricks Harker into writing post-dated letters, burns one of Harker's secret letters, impersonates Harker by wearing his clothes and leaving the castle, rests in a box of earth during the day, manipulates the wolves to terrify Harker, and departs the castle in a box.

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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4

Mina Harker

Also known as: Mina, her, my faithful friend, Miss Mina Murray, I, Miss +8 más

Recently married to Jonathan Harker and living in Exeter. She is kind, dutiful, and concerned for Lucy. Writes two unopened letters to Lucy detailing her happy marriage, Mr. Hawkins' generosity and later sudden death, and her worries about Jonathan.

Jonathan Harker fiancéJonathan Harker fiancéeJonathan Harker fiancéJonathan Harker fiancéLucy Westenra dearest friend +17 more

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12

Peter Hawkins

Also known as: Mr. Hawkins, my friend Peter Hawkins, my other friend Peter Hawkins, Mr. Peter Hawkins, employer, master +8 más

The elderly solicitor and benefactor of Jonathan and Mina who has treated them like family. He is generous and recently ill with gout. Dies suddenly and is to be buried with his father; leaves his fortune to Jonathan and Mina.

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Chapters 2, 3, 4, 8, 12

Lucy Westenra

Also known as: a woman with dishevelled hair, the woman, Lucy, Miss Lucy Westenra, dearest Mina's friend, my pretty +15 más

The frail, beautiful young woman suffering from mysterious blood loss and vampiric attacks. She is weak, affectionate, and terrified. Lies near death in bed, receives transfusion and care, wakes and interacts with the men, tears a mysterious paper in her sleep, speaks to Arthur before dying.

Mina Harker dearest friendArthur Holmwood fiancéDr. John Seward rejected suitorQuincey P. Morris rejected suitorMina Harker friend +26 more

Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Arthur Holmwood

Also known as: Art, Arthur, Hon. Arthur Holmwood, Mr. Holmwood, the certain lady's fiancé, only son of Lord Godalming +8 más

Lucy's fiancé, a young nobleman who is emotionally devastated by her illness. He is caring and trusting of the doctors. Sends telegrams expressing concern, is summoned to Lucy's bedside, holds her hand and nearly kisses her before being stopped, and grieves her death.

Lucy Westenra fiancéeQuincey P. Morris close friendDr. John Seward close friendLucy Westenra fiancéeLucy Westenra fiancée +11 more

Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Dr. John Seward

Also known as: Dr. Seward, Jack Seward, number One, the lunatic-asylum man, I, the doctor +10 más

The narrator, a doctor running an asylum and one of Lucy's previous blood donors. He is loyal, methodical, and deeply concerned for Lucy. Drives to Hillingham, breaks into the house with Van Helsing, revives the servants, assists in Lucy's care and transfusion, handles the death certificate, and records events in his diary.

Lucy Westenra rejected love interestQuincey P. Morris close friendArthur Holmwood close friendR. M. Renfield patientR. M. Renfield patient +18 more

Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Quincey P. Morris

Also known as: Mr. Morris, Mr. Quincey P. Morris, number Two, the American from Texas, Art's friend, Quincey +1 más

A brave Texan gentleman and former suitor of Lucy who is loyal and quick to help. He arrives unexpectedly and donates blood. Arrives with a telegram from Arthur, donates blood in a transfusion for Lucy, patrols the house at night, and offers further assistance.

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Chapters 5, 12

R. M. Renfield

Also known as: Renfield, he, the patient, my friend, my poor mad friend, the man +11 más

One of two delivery men employed by Harris & Sons. He is a decent, resilient worker. Delivers boxes to the neighboring house, is insulted by Renfield, later attacked by him, and accepts compensation.

Dr. John Seward doctor and observerDr. John Seward doctorDr. John Seward doctorPeter Hawkins object of worshipR. M. Renfield patient +5 more

Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12

Mrs. Westenra

Also known as: her mother, poor dear sweet lady, Mother, poor dear, the poor lady, Madame +4 más

The mother of Lucy, who has a weak heart. She is found dead in bed beside her daughter. Found dead in Lucy's bed with a look of terror on her face, having been covered by a sheet.

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Chapters 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Abraham Van Helsing

Also known as: Professor Van Helsing, Van Helsing, my old friend and master, the professor, Professor, foreign gentleman +3 más

An elderly, knowledgeable Dutch doctor and vampire expert with great energy and insight. He leads the medical efforts to save Lucy. Breaks into the house, directs the revival and transfusion of Lucy, performs medical procedures, watches over her, and declares her death is only the beginning.

Dr. John Seward former student and friendLucy Westenra patientArthur Holmwood via proxyDr. John Seward former student and colleagueLucy Westenra patient +8 more

Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12

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Landlord

Also known as: Golden Krone Hotel landlord, elderly man, my landlord

Owner of the Golden Krone Hotel in Bistritz; reticent and frightened when questioned about Count Dracula. Receives instructions from Dracula to reserve a coach seat for Harker; refuses to speak about the Count or the castle and crosses himself.

Jonathan Harker guestCount Dracula correspondent

Chapter 1

Landlady

Also known as: cheery-looking elderly woman, elderly woman, his wife, old lady, Mrs. Tom, the old lady +1 más

Wife of Thomas Bilder, hospitable and cheery. Interjects during the interview to defend her husband and winks to encourage him to continue speaking.

Jonathan Harker guestCount Dracula source of her fearThomas Bilder husband

Chapters 1, 11

Strange driver

Also known as: Bistritz coach driver, coachman, driver, fellow-passenger's driver, tall man, the driver +1 más

Mysterious tall man with a long brown beard, black hat, bright red-tinged eyes, hard mouth, and sharp white teeth; serves Count Dracula. Arrives in a calèche with four black horses at the Borgo Pass; takes control of Harker, drives him through the pass while navigating wolves and blue flames with supernatural calm and strength.

Jonathan Harker passengerCount Dracula masterJonathan Harker passenger

Chapter 1

The three women

Also known as: fair woman, ladies, the fair girl, the other two, three young women, you yourselves +7 más

Vampiric female creatures serving the Count, seductive yet deadly, who prey on Harker and a child. Appear as phantom shapes in moonlight, lick their lips while waiting outside Harker's door, and are left alone with him at the end.

Count Dracula masterCount Dracula master

Chapters 3, 4

Samuel F. Billington

Also known as: Mr. S. F. Billington, the Whitby solicitor

Local solicitor who receives the cargo of earth boxes from the Demeter. Goes aboard the ship and formally takes possession of the consigned boxes.

Chapters 3, 7

The Szgany

Also known as: gipsies, gipsy, the hetman of the Szgany

A band of gypsies allied to the Count, superstitious and lawless, who camp at the castle and assist him. Receive and deliver Harker's letters to the Count, bring and load boxes onto wagons, and depart with the Count's earth-filled boxes.

Count Dracula master they serve

Chapter 4

Mr. Swales

Also known as: aud folks, my old friend, my old man, old man, the old fellow, poor old Mr. Swales +1 más

Deceased local man previously known to Lucy and Mina. Mentioned by Lucy in a playful reference to his sayings about the dead.

Mina Harker acquaintanceLucy Westenra acquaintance

Chapters 6, 7, 8

The Captain

Also known as: the Russian captain, the dead seaman, the dead steersman, the poor sea-captain

Brave and dutiful captain of the Demeter who remains at the helm despite losing his entire crew to a mysterious evil presence; he ties himself to the wheel with a crucifix to resist the entity. Steers the ship alone into Whitby harbor during the storm while already dead; his body is later given a hero's funeral with boats and burial in the churchyard.

Chapter 7

Sister Agatha

Also known as: our doctor (in reference to the hospital doctor), the good Sister, a good creature and a born nurse, the dear soul

Kindly nun and nurse caring for Jonathan in the hospital; she is discreet about patients' ravings and assists with the wedding. Provides care for Jonathan, refuses to repeat his delirious ravings, brings his belongings, and helps arrange the immediate wedding.

Jonathan Harker patientJonathan Harker patientMina Harker patient's fiancée then wife

Chapters 8, 9

Thomas Bilder

Also known as: Mr. Bilder, Tom, guv’nor, keeper

Keeper at the Zoological Gardens, elderly hospitable man experienced with wolves who speaks in dialect. Describes the escape of the wolf Bersicker to a reporter, examines the returned wolf, and locks it back in its cage.

Chapter 11

Bersicker

Also known as: old Bersicker, the escaped wolf, the wolf

Grey wolf from Norway kept at the London Zoo, previously well-behaved. Escapes its cage after interacting with a strange man, later returns with cuts on its head and is secured by Bilder.

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