Interesting...

Robert Liston: Amputated the leg in under 2​¹⁄₂ minutes (the patient died afterwards in the ward from hospital gangrene; they usually did in those pre-Listerian days). He amputated in addition the fingers of his young assistant (who died afterwards in the ward from hospital gangrene). He also slashed through the coat tails of a distinguished surgical spectator, who was so terrified that the knife had pierced his vitals he dropped dead from fright. That was the only operation in history with a 300 percent mortality.

Animal Magnetism--might be an inspiration for Dracula's powers

Georges Méliès--One of the first filmmakers 

Please Vote ASAP

Participate for a Bonus:

Movie Day--Both classes will meet in a room to watch a Vampire movie.  We will vote on the movie once the day has been set.  The movie will not be too scary (as I can't handle it).  We will briefly discuss the movie after and how it connects to the book.  

Note: It can only be during the week and cannot be during class hours (10:00-11:00 and 3:00-4:00)

Museum Day--We will meet at the Nelson Atkins Museum and take a guided tour of Victorian Art.  

Mon: 10 am–5 pm
Tues: CLOSED
Wed: 10 am–5 pm
Thurs-Fri: 10 am–9 pm (Prof. Casady has night class on Thursday) 
Sat-Sun: 10 am–5 pm

Day of the Dead Celebration! November 3, 10:00--4:00

Book:  The Strain 

IGNORE THE TEXT ABOVE.  THAT IS BS.  Although it is a common myth that is frequently found on the web.  Don't fall for it.  The text below is more accurate; the cages were to keep grave robbers out.

Quiz 7

1) What might a New Woman do in the future, according to Mina?
         a) Eat a lot
         b) Propose marriage
         c) Kill zombies
         d) Work outside the home

2) What pricks Lucy's neck, according to Mina?
        a) A tree branch
        b) A vampire
        c) A safety pin
        d) A dog bite

3)  What good news does Mina receive by mail?
       a) News about Jonathan
       b) Information on how to tell if your friend is being fed off of by a vampire
       c) News about a shipwreck
       d) News of medicine that will help Lucy

4) What new mischief did Renfield get up to?
      a) Bit an asylum worker
      b) Ate a cat
      c) Lured a dog
      d) Escaped

5) At what time does Renfield go quiet?
     a) Sunrise
     b) Noon
     c) Twilight
     d) Moonrise

6)  By the end of chapter 9, is Lucy doing better or worse?
     a) Better
     b) Worse

Day 21

Videos related to Ch. 6 and 7

Day 20

Homework: 

Watch the below video with caution:

Day 19

Homework: Read Chapters 4 and 5

Seeing the body as separate from the self vs the body being one and the same as character and morality:

• The body betrays the person.  They try to improve the body so that it exposes no sins.

Quiz 6

1) How could you tell that Jonathan Harker enjoyed his meals?

           a) He did not enjoy them

           b) He asked for the recipes 

           c) He described them in great detail

           d) He asked Dracula to make them for him

2) What was significant about St. George's Day (May 4)?

          a)  Everyone named George is in a parade 

          b)  It was a gift giving holiday and Harker didn't have a gift for Dracula

          c)  It is similar to our Halloween in that evil has free reign over the earth

          d)  It is similar to our Halloween in that everyone dresses up

3)  What/who are the "children of the night"?

          a) Vampires

          b) Werewolves

          c)  Bats

          d)  Wolves

4)  What signals Harker's and Dracula's bedtime?

         a)  Cock crow

         b) A servent

         c) A clock

         d) Sleepiness 

5)  How did Dracula leave the castle?

        a) horse and carriage 

        b) back door

        c) window

        d) he never left

6)  What was in the bag Dracula gave to his...housemates?

       a) Cake

       b) A wolf

       c) A small but unknown creature

       d) A baby