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Sister Agatha

the good sister

Sister Agatha protects Jonathan's recovery, reassures Mina about his ravings, and helps arrange the couple's hospital marriage.

Story so far

Sister Agatha nurses Jonathan Harker through prolonged brain fever in Budapest and summons Mina Harker when he can safely receive her. She will not repeat the terrible subjects of his delirium, but assures Mina that Jonathan has done no wrong and remained faithful even in madness.

Recognizing Mina as a natural nurse, she supports the couple's wish to marry at once and sends for the English mission chaplain. Her tact preserves Jonathan's dignity while allowing trust to replace fearful speculation.

Appearance

A compassionate nursing sister of unspecified age and features, wearing a religious habit and working in the Hospital of St. Joseph and Ste. Mary.

Role

Sister Agatha safeguards Jonathan physically, morally, and spiritually until Mina can assume his care.

Relationships

Jonathan Harker — She nurses Jonathan Harker, protects the content of his delirium, and helps him marry from his sickbed.
Mina Harker — She reassures Mina Harker that Jonathan's ravings contain terror but no guilt or betrayal.
Sources — 2 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 8
  • A compassionate Budapest nun nurses Jonathan through brain fever and summons Mina while protecting the secrets of his delirium.
Chapter 9
  • Sister Agatha protects Jonathan's recovery, reassures Mina about his ravings, and helps arrange the couple's hospital marriage.
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