Chapter 7

This chapter uses creates a very dark and gothic atmosphere through the weather described. A storm arrives and with it a mysterious ship. I felt that the weather certainly created a very negative image of the ship and the fact that the ship is being steered very strangely certainly makes the reader feel a sense of foreboding about the ship.

When the ship finally gets to the harbour it is firt of all very interesting because it was doubtful that the ship would make it. This already builds on the sense of mystery surrounding the vessel. The dead body is a shock and confirms these doubts. However, it is still unclear to who the ship belongs and so on. Therefore there is still a feeling of great tension.

Chapter 6 - Improved

Although I wanted to get back to the main story with Dracula and Jonathan Harker, one thing that I did notice in particular was the very stereotypical Gothic objects that were included in the beginning of the chapter. The main ones were ruins and tombstones and I felt that this gave a very Gothic atmosphere.

Another thing that adds to the atmosphere is the talk of death ("the Angel of Death"). This also creates a Gothic atmosphere.

Also, the story seems to be linking up to Dracula again as the letter from Jonathan Harker is talked of. I now begin to feel that this part of the book and Jonathan Harker's diary will eventually link together. It intrigues me as I wish to know what the result of this link will be.