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Jonathan Harker
Also known as: Wilhelmina
A solicitor who has aged prematurely due to the trauma of Dracula's attack on his wife. His hair has turned white, and he is driven by a 'living flame' of energy to destroy the Count. He is prone to outbursts of vengeful rage but remains deeply devoted to Mina.
Mina fiancée/wife-to-beCount Dracula client/hostThe Landlady guestPeter Hawkins employee and friendThe Three Vampire Women victim of
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Count Dracula
Also known as: Dracula, D., The Master, The Monster, The Count, Count de Ville, Mr. de Ville
The vampire antagonist. He is described as having a 'child-brain' that is experimentally learning to use its powers. He is physically powerful, panther-like in his movements, and possesses a cold, lion-like disdain for his pursuers. He is currently attempting to escape London by sea with his last remaining earth-box.
Jonathan Harker host/employerThe Driver masterPeter Hawkins business correspondent/friendThe Three Vampire Women master ofThe Szgany employer of
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Arthur Holmwood
Also known as: Art, Lord Godalming
A nobleman and member of the group. He is a man of action who assists in destroying Dracula's earth-boxes. He is deeply affected by the tragedy but remains committed to the hunt.
Lucy Westenra fiancéDr. John Seward friendQuincey P. Morris friendMrs. Westenra friendLord Godalming son
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Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Lucy Westenra
Also known as: The Bloofer Lady
Mina's deceased friend who became a vampire and was later released from her 'Un-Dead' state. She is mentioned as a parallel to Dracula's potential spiritual release.
Mina best friendArthur Holmwood fiancéeDr. John Seward suitor (rejected)Quincey P. Morris suitor (rejected)Mrs. Westenra daughter
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Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23
Dr. John Seward
Also known as: Jack Seward
A doctor and head of the asylum. He is a close friend of Arthur Holmwood and Quincey Morris. He is deeply involved in the hunt for Dracula and meticulously records the group's progress in his diary. He is observant of Jonathan Harker's deteriorating physical state due to grief.
Lucy Westenra rejected suitorArthur Holmwood friendQuincey P. Morris friendR. M. Renfield doctor/patientAbraham Van Helsing former student and friend
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Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Quincey P. Morris
A brave American friend of the group. He is a natural leader in tactical situations and 'arranges the plan of action' for the group's hunting parties. He is vigilant and protective, even sleeping in the corridor to guard Mina.
Lucy Westenra rejected suitorArthur Holmwood friendDr. John Seward friendAbraham Van Helsing allyMina Harker friend
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Chapters 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
R. M. Renfield
A patient at the asylum who was brutally murdered by Dracula. His body was found with a crushed face and broken neck.
Dr. John Seward patientCount Dracula servant/worshipperPatrick Hennessey patientMina Harker visitor (whom he warns to leave)Abraham Van Helsing admirer of his work
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Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Mrs. Westenra
Also known as: mamma
Lucy's mother, who had a fatal heart condition. She died of fright and heart failure during a supernatural attack on their home. In this chapter, her body is found in Lucy's bed.
Lucy Westenra motherArthur Holmwood friendMina Murray guest/friendDr. John Seward medical consultantAbraham Van Helsing acquaintance
Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The Attendant
An asylum staff member who was on duty during Renfield's death. He admitted to dozing off but heard Renfield shouting 'God!' before he died.
Dr. John Seward employeeR. M. Renfield guard
Chapters 8, 9, 17, 18, 20, 22
Mina Harker
Jonathan Harker's wife. She is brave, unselfish, and maintains a cheerful front despite her 'unclean' status. She has a red scar on her forehead from a Sacred Wafer. She possesses a psychic connection to Dracula that allows her to be hypnotized to reveal his location. She advocates for pity even for the monster.
Jonathan Harker wifeLucy Westenra best friendSister Agatha acquaintance and nursePeter Hawkins protege and heirAbraham Van Helsing correspondent
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Chapters 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Abraham Van Helsing
A professor and leader of the group. He is a man of great learning and specialized knowledge in the supernatural. He uses hypnosis on Mina to track Dracula's movements and is the primary strategist in the fight against the vampire. He is deeply compassionate toward Mina and Jonathan.
Dr. John Seward mentor and friendLucy Westenra doctorArthur Holmwood medical advisorVanderpool friend and supplier of herbsMrs. Westenra acquaintance
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Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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The Landlady
A cheery-looking elderly woman in peasant dress who runs the Golden Krone Hotel in Bistritz. She is deeply superstitious and fearful of the "evil things" that come out on St. George's Eve.
The Landlord wifeJonathan Harker hostess
Chapter 1
The Landlord
The elderly owner of the Golden Krone Hotel in Bistritz. He is reticent and pretends not to understand Jonathan's German when questioned about Count Dracula.
The Landlady husbandJonathan Harker host
Chapter 1
The Driver
A tall man with a long brown beard and bright eyes. He has prodigious strength and command over wolves.
Count Dracula servantJonathan Harker passenger/guide
Chapters 1, 2
The Three Vampire Women
Also known as: The Weird Sisters
Three predatory vampire women with brilliant white teeth and voluptuous ruby lips. They lack shadows and can materialize from moonbeams. They are subordinate to the Count and crave human blood.
Count Dracula subordinates ofJonathan Harker predators ofAbraham Van Helsing victims
Chapters 3, 4
The Szgany
A band of gypsies encamped in the courtyard of Castle Dracula. They are fearless, superstitious, and loyal to the Count, speaking their own Romany tongue.
Count Dracula servants ofJonathan Harker betrayers of
Chapter 4
The Slovaks
Laborers who arrive at the castle with leiter-wagons. They wear wide hats, nail-studded belts, and sheepskins. They are stoic and ignore Jonathan's pleas for help.
Count Dracula laborers forThe Szgany associates of
Chapter 4
The Distressed Woman
A woman from the local village whose child was taken by the Count.
Count Dracula victim of
Chapter 4
Mina Murray
Jonathan Harker's fiancée. She is an assistant schoolmistress, diligent, and observant. She keeps a detailed journal in shorthand. In this chapter, she heroically rescues Lucy from the East Cliff during a sleepwalking episode and later receives news that Jonathan is safe in a hospital in Buda-Pesth.
Jonathan Harker fiancéeLucy Westenra best friendPeter Hawkins employee and friendMr. Swales acquaintanceMrs. Westenra friend and confidante
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Chapters 6, 7, 8
Mr. Swales
Also known as: Sir Oracle
An elderly resident of Whitby, nearly a hundred years old. He is a former sailor in the Greenland fishing fleet. He is skeptical, blunt, and speaks in a heavy local dialect. In this chapter, he is found dead on his favorite seat with a look of horror on his face.
Mina Murray acquaintanceLucy Westenra acquaintance
Chapters 6, 7
The Coastguard
An official in Whitby who observes the sea and passing ships.
Mina Murray acquaintance
Chapter 6
The Sea-Captain
Also known as: The Captain of the Demeter
The captain of the Russian schooner Demeter. He was a brave and dedicated seaman who stayed at his post until the end, lashng his hands to the wheel with a crucifix to remain true to his trust despite a 'fiend' or 'monster' aboard his ship.
The Mate commander
Chapter 7
The Mate
The first mate of the Demeter, a Roumanian man of a stronger but more volatile nature. He became convinced a 'tall, thin, ghastly pale' man was hiding in the hold and eventually jumped overboard in a fit of madness or despair.
The Sea-Captain subordinate
Chapter 7
Petrofsky
A crew member of the Demeter who first goes missing.
Chapter 7
Abramoff
A crew member of the Demeter.
Chapter 7
Olgaren
A crew member of the Demeter who claims to have seen a tall, thin stranger on board.
Chapter 7
The Great Dog
A large, fierce dog that leaps from the Demeter as it crashes and disappears into the Whitby cliffs.
Chapter 7
Sister Agatha
A nurse at the Hospital of St. Joseph and Ste. Mary in Buda-Pesth. She is described as a 'good creature' and a 'born nurse' who respects the secrets of her patients' ravings.
Jonathan Harker nurseMina Murray correspondentMina Harker acquaintance
Chapters 8, 9
The Curate
A young clergyman in Whitby.
Mrs. Westenra guest
Chapter 8
The Chaplain
The official who performs the marriage ceremony for Mina and Jonathan.
Mina Harker officiantJonathan Harker officiant
Chapter 9
The Maids
Domestic staff at the Westenra household. They were drugged with laudanum during the attack on the house.
Lucy Westenra servantsDr. John Seward assistantsMrs. Westenra servants
Chapters 10, 11, 12
Thomas Bilder
A keeper at the Zoological Gardens who looks after the wolves, jackals, and hyenas. He is a talkative, philosophical man who enjoys a joke and a 'half-quid' tip.
Mrs. Bilder husbandThe Interviewer interviewee
Chapter 11
Mrs. Bilder
The wife of Thomas Bilder, described as hospitable and cheery.
Thomas Bilder wife
Chapter 11
The Interviewer
A journalist for the Pall Mall Gazette.
Thomas Bilder interviewer
Chapter 11
Thomas Snelling
A carrier for Harris & Sons. In this chapter, he is found in a drunken stupor and is unable to provide information.
Jack Smollet colleagueJoseph Smollet assistant/mateJonathan Harker subject of inquiry
Chapters 12, 19, 20
Mr. Marquand
A solicitor from the firm of Wholeman, Sons, Marquand & Lidderdale who handles Mrs. Westenra's estate. He is described as genial and appreciative, though somewhat limited in his sympathetic understanding of the tragedy.
Mrs. Westenra solicitorArthur Holmwood legal advisor
Chapter 13
The woman who performed the last offices
A woman employed by the undertaker to prepare Lucy's body for the funeral. She views her work with professional pride.
Lucy Westenra undertaker's assistant
Chapter 13
The Undertaker
The professional in charge of the funeral arrangements for Lucy and her mother. He is described as urbane and obsequious.
Lucy Westenra funeral director
Chapter 13
The Maid
A domestic worker at Dr. Seward's asylum.
Lucy Westenra servantAbraham Van Helsing adversary (thief)Dr. John Seward employer
Chapters 13, 17
Mary
A servant in the Harker household in Exeter.
Mina Harker servant
Chapter 14
Dr. Vincent
A medical professional at the North Hospital and a former classmate of John Seward in Amsterdam.
Abraham Van Helsing friendDr. John Seward former classmate
Chapter 15
The Child
A fair-haired little boy found in the clutches of the 'Un-Dead' Lucy. He is unharmed but frightened, giving a sharp cry when Lucy flings him to the ground.
Lucy Westenra victim
Chapters 15, 16
The Patrol of Horse Police
A member of the horse police on a suburban round.
Chapter 15
The Policeman
An officer on duty in Piccadilly who watches the locksmith work without suspicion.
Chapters 15, 22
The Sexton
The official in charge of the churchyard. He is mentioned as locking the gates, believing everyone has left.
Chapters 15, 16
Billington junior
The son of Samuel Billington.
Samuel F. Billington son
Chapter 17
The Carriers
Laborers who moved the heavy boxes of earth to Carfax. They complained of the dust and extreme thirst.
Jonathan Harker informants (paid)
Chapter 17
The Terriers
Three small dogs belonging to Arthur Holmwood. They are effective at hunting rats and are not susceptible to Dracula's spiritual influence.
Arthur Holmwood pets/working dogs
Chapter 19
Mrs. Snelling
The wife of Thomas Snelling, described as a decent, poor soul.
Thomas Snelling wife
Chapter 20
Joseph Smollet
A reliable and intelligent workman, a carrier who moved boxes from Carfax. He keeps a detailed notebook of his jobs.
Jonathan Harker informantThomas Snelling partner/superiorSam Bloxam acquaintance
Chapter 20
Sam Bloxam
A rough-spoken laborer who moved nine boxes from Carfax to a house in Piccadilly. He was impressed by the 'old party's' (Dracula's) strength.
Jonathan Harker informant
Chapter 20
The Deputy
The 'deputy' or manager of Corcoran's lodging-house in Walworth.
Jonathan Harker informant
Chapter 20
The House Agent
A suave but uncommunicative house agent at Mitchell, Sons & Candy.
Jonathan Harker interviewerLord Godalming former client (as Arthur Holmwood)
Chapter 20
Simmons
An attendant at the asylum.
Dr. John Seward employee
Chapter 21
The Locksmith
A thick-set working man hired by Lord Godalming to pick the locks of the Piccadilly house. He is professional and efficient.
Lord Godalming employee
Chapter 22
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Mina
Mina writes to Lucy about her studies in shorthand and her desire to be a useful wife to Jonathan, while also teasing Lucy about her new suitor.
Peter Hawkins
Mentioned in a letter of introduction and during business discussions between Jonathan and the Count.
Samuel F. Billington
His firm coordinates the transport of fifty boxes from Whitby to the Carfax estate in Purfleet.
Herr Leutner
Mentioned as the recipient of one of the Count's letters.
Coutts & Co.
Mentioned as the recipient of one of the Count's letters.
Herren Klopstock & Billreuth
Mentioned as the recipient of one of the Count's letters.
Lord Godalming
Mentioned as being better and wishing for Arthur and Lucy's marriage to happen soon.
Mr. Westenra
Mentioned by Mrs. Westenra as the source of Lucy's sleepwalking habit.
George Canon
The subject of a cynical story told by Mr. Swales about the 'lies' on tombstones.
Edward Spencelagh
Mentioned as an example of an empty grave.
Braithwaite Lowrey
Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
Andrew Woodhouse
Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
John Paxton
Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
John Rawlings
Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
Surgeon J. M. Caffyn
He examines the dead captain and determines he has been dead for two days.
The Superior
Mentioned as the person who must grant permission for the wedding.
The Big Bat
It is seen by Seward and Renfield; its appearance seems to calm Renfield during his escape.
Vanderpool
Mentioned as the source of the garlic Van Helsing uses to protect Lucy's room.
Patrick Hennessey
He writes a report to Dr. Seward regarding Renfield's violent outburst and the moving of boxes at the empty house.
Jack Smollet
He is mentioned in Hennessey's report as one of the men moving boxes who was assaulted by Renfield.
Hardy
He is mentioned as having his finger broken while restraining Renfield.
The Bloofer Lady
Mentioned in newspaper reports as a figure luring children away at night near Hampstead Heath.
Sir John Paxton
Represented by a gentleman at Peter Hawkins' funeral.
Ellen Terry
Mentioned in a newspaper comparison regarding the charm of children playing on the Heath.
The Exeter News friend
Mentioned by Mina as the source of her inspiration to record her interview with Van Helsing verbatim.
The Nurse
Mentioned as the person the child spoke to about the 'bloofer lady.'
The Gravediggers
Mentioned as finishing their work before the men enter the churchyard.
Carter Paterson
The company responsible for delivering the boxes of earth to Carfax.
The Station-master at King's Cross
He assists Jonathan in verifying the arrival of the boxes.
The Station-master at Whitby village
He gives Jonathan a letter of introduction to the King's Cross station-master.
The Housekeeper
Seward wires her to prepare rooms for Mina.
Arminius
Mentioned by Van Helsing as the source of information regarding Dracula's past as a soldier, statesman, and alchemist.
Lord Godalming's father
Mentioned by Renfield during his plea for sanity.
The Attendants
They are heard struggling with Renfield in his cell during the night.
Mr. Archibald Winter-Suffield
Mentioned in a letter as the original vendor of the Piccadilly property.
The Telegraph Boy
Delivers Mina's urgent telegram to the men at the asylum.