As the hunt for Dracula, the ill-fated villain of the novel ensues, Mina proves to be an invaluable asset to the team of men who are seeking to destroy Count Dracula. Ms. Harker possesses the qualities of a New Woman by aiding in the process of Dracula’s capture. She logically determines where he is going as he tries to evade them, and how to intercept him. Mr. Healy, a literary writer says, “Mina also uses her logical mind to help anticipate Dracula's movements, guessing that he will head up the River Sereth to Castle Dracula. She and Van Helsing take a coach to the castle while the others follow the river's course. Although she falls more and more under the vampire's spell as they approach the castle, Mina is able to hold out until Dracula's death finally frees her” (Healy). Mina’s effective use of reasoning skills, and independent thinking as exemplified in this quote are what set her apart as a New Woman. Her productive actions would generally have been considered to be a male characteristic, because the Victorian woman of the time was considered submissive and quit Mina bravely takes it upon herself to figure out the location of her attacker, even with the amount of capable males surrounding her. It is also important to note that Mina endures the strain of Dracula’s mental connection, but stays strong fighting through the difficulty until he is killed. It seems to be a recurring theme among literary analysts that Mina is the definition of the perfect, submissive, and loyal wife, adhering to Victorian societal standards. Her naturally loyal nature and that she is so committed to her partner, labels her as a good Victorian woman, but she has an ulterior motive for supporting Jonathan. Love. As Mina stays at home to work and keep real life in order while
As the hunt for Dracula, the ill-fated villain of the novel ensues, Mina proves to be an invaluable asset to the team of men who are seeking to destroy Count Dracula. Ms. Harker possesses the qualities of a New Woman by aiding in the process of Dracula’s capture. She logically determines where he is going as he tries to evade them, and how to intercept him. Mr. Healy, a literary writer says, “Mina also uses her logical mind to help anticipate Dracula's movements, guessing that he will head up the River Sereth to Castle Dracula. She and Van Helsing take a coach to the castle while the others follow the river's course. Although she falls more and more under the vampire's spell as they approach the castle, Mina is able to hold out until Dracula's death finally frees her” (Healy). Mina’s effective use of reasoning skills, and independent thinking as exemplified in this quote are what set her apart as a New Woman. Her productive actions would generally have been considered to be a male characteristic, because the Victorian woman of the time was considered submissive and quit Mina bravely takes it upon herself to figure out the location of her attacker, even with the amount of capable males surrounding her. It is also important to note that Mina endures the strain of Dracula’s mental connection, but stays strong fighting through the difficulty until he is killed. It seems to be a recurring theme among literary analysts that Mina is the definition of the perfect, submissive, and loyal wife, adhering to Victorian societal standards. Her naturally loyal nature and that she is so committed to her partner, labels her as a good Victorian woman, but she has an ulterior motive for supporting Jonathan. Love. As Mina stays at home to work and keep real life in order while