Dracula 3

"Shortly before ten o'clock the stillness of the air grew quite oppressive, and the silence was so marked that the bleating of a sheep inland or the barking of a dog inthe town was distincly heard, and the band on the pier with its lively French air, was like a discord in the great harmony of nature's silence." pg 95

I loved reading this passage from the story. I felt as if I was actually a part of the setting (a tree, an animal, or even a person). I loved how the author compared the "french air" to the harmony of natures silence. The imagery of the French silence gave me the most vivid picture in my imagnination. I felt as if I was shopping in France but then all of a sudden on top of a mountain by myself, listening to the wind blow. It was such a cool feeling. The diction was very calm and soothing when the silence was being talked about and a bit more harsh when he described the sound of barking. I loved the contrast.

Can't wait to read more

Sarah