🧛 Dracula – Chapter 4: The Escape
Jonathan Harker’s Journal – May 21st
This morning, I woke early. The sun rose over the mountains, and I knew this might be my last chance.
I tied the rope of torn sheets tightly and fastened it to a heavy bedpost. I whispered a prayer and began to climb out the window.
The wall was cold and rough. My hands burned. I slipped once, but caught myself.
At last, I reached the window of the room below—the one where I had seen the Count resting in his coffin.
I climbed inside.
The room was dark and silent. In the middle stood the coffin, just as before.
Dracula lay there, still and pale. But this time, I saw his lips move slightly. A smile.
He was dreaming. Or hungry.
I picked up a large rock. I thought of Mina. Of home. Of freedom.
But again, I couldn’t do it.
I ran from the room and climbed back to my own.
May 22nd
I’ve been locked in again. The Count has taken the rope.
He smiled at me last night.
“I see you’ve been exploring,” he said calmly. “Please, be more careful.”
His politeness is worse than anger. It’s like a mask hiding something much darker.
May 25th
Today, I heard the Count give orders to his servants. He is planning to leave the castle. I heard the word “England.”
He is coming to my country.
I fear for Mina. I fear for all of them.
Tonight, I will try again. If I stay, I will die here. If I leave, maybe I will live to warn others.
This is my last entry.
📖 Glossary
| Word / Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fastened | Tied or secured firmly |
| Rough | Not smooth; difficult to touch or climb |
| Still | Not moving |
| Politeness | Being nice or respectful |
| Mask (figurative) | A way to hide someone’s true feelings |
❓ Comprehension Questions
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How does Jonathan try to escape the castle?
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What does he see again in the hidden room?
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Why doesn’t he attack Dracula?
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What does Dracula do after discovering the escape attempt?
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What clue tells Jonathan that Dracula is going to England?
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Why is Jonathan afraid for Mina?
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What decision does Jonathan make at the end of the chapter?
✅ Answers
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He climbs down the castle wall using a rope made of sheets.
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Dracula sleeping in the coffin, with a slight smile on his lips.
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He is too afraid.
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He smiles and removes the rope, but says nothing directly.
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He hears the word “England” when Dracula speaks to his servants.
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Because Dracula is planning to travel there.
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He decides to try escaping again, even if it is dangerous.
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