Journey to Transylvania: Harker's Observations

The transcript covers the opening of 'Dracula' with Jonathan Harker's journey to Transylvania. It details his encounters with locals who warn him about Count Dracula, his eerie travel to the castle, and his observations recorded in his journal. The narrative contrasts Western rationality with Eastern superstition, building suspense as Harker approaches the mysterious Castle Dracula.

What does Jonathan Harker note about his journey to Transylvania?

• He finds it uneventful.

• He experiences odd dreams.

• He meets many friends.

• He loses his luggage.

What does the landlady offer Harker before he leaves?

• A map of the region

• A book about Dracula

• Her rosary with a crucifix

• A letter from Dracula

What words does Harker overhear that make him uneasy?

• Brave horse, devil, ghost

• Happy cat, saint, knight

• Poor dog, Satan, werewolf

• Rich man, angel, hero

How is the driver described when Harker first sees him?

• Tall and thin with a gentle smile

• Old and frail with a kind face

• Short and stout with a friendly demeanor

• Hard to see with glowing eyes and sharp teeth

What unusual activity does the driver engage in during the journey?

• Singing loudly

• Reading a book

• Stopping to place stones around blue flames

• Talking to the horses

How does Harker react to the wolves approaching the carriage?

• He yells and beats the carriage to scare them away.

• He ignores them completely.

• He jumps out to confront them.

• He calmly observes them.

What is the driver's reaction to the wolves?

• He tries to feed them.

• He speaks in a commanding voice, scattering them.

• He hides inside the carriage.

• He is terrified and runs away.

What writing style does Harker use in his journal?

• Formal and academic tone

• Poetic and flowery language

• Shorthand and incomplete sentences

• Long and detailed sentences

What contrast is highlighted in Harker's reflections?

• Old traditions and new technology

• Urban and rural settings

• Eastern superstition and Western rationality

• Rich and poor lifestyles

How does the environment change as Harker approaches the castle?

• It becomes brighter and more cheerful.

• It remains the same throughout.

• It becomes darker and more foreboding.

• It turns into a bustling cityscape.