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Situational Irony
Chapter 4
Explanation and Analysis:
Dracula is an epistolary novel, told entirely through first-hand accounts "written" by the characters (i.e. letters, telegrams, diary entries, newspaper clippings). This style provides an ensemble feeling to the novel: the reader is afforded equal opportunity to peer into the minds of each of the main characters (except Quincey Morris, from whom no excerpts are included). This style of writing is also excellent at building suspense, as evidenced by the transition between Chapter 4 and Chapter 5. Jonathan Harker ends his diary entry at the end of Chapter 4 by implying that he will commit suicide rather than surrender to the will of Dracula:
At least God's mercy is better than that of these monsters, and the precipice is steep and high. At its foot man may sleep - as man. Good-bye, all! Mina!
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Chapter 5
Explanation and Analysis:
Dracula is an epistolary novel, told entirely through first-hand accounts "written" by the characters (i.e. letters, telegrams, diary entries, newspaper clippings). This style provides an ensemble feeling to the novel: the reader is afforded equal opportunity to peer into the minds of each of the main characters (except Quincey Morris, from whom no excerpts are included). This style of writing is also excellent at building suspense, as evidenced by the transition between Chapter 4 and Chapter 5. Jonathan Harker ends his diary entry at the end of Chapter 4 by implying that he will commit suicide rather than surrender to the will of Dracula:
Unlock with LitCharts A+At least God's mercy is better than that of these monsters, and the precipice is steep and high. At its foot man may sleep - as man. Good-bye, all! Mina!
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