Dracula Comprehension

Questions 1. How would you describe the character of Harker?

They were curious and open-minded, but they also displayed some of the
prejudices of the social and historical environment, saying things like, "On
the stage they would be placed down at once as some old Oriental band of
brigands."
• perceptive and knowledgeable; he could name several observations about
the trip recorded in his journal.

2. What impression are you given of Transylvania?

intense superstition: "Every known superstition in the

world is gathered into the horseshoe of the Carpathians."

3. How does Stoker inject a sense of anxiety into proceedings?

• With the now-loaded connotations of the name Dracula, readers could comment on his own
cordial welcome masking deadly intents. "The women appeared attractive, till when you got close
them," he said.

4. What, on the other hand, sets a more relaxed tone?

Overall, though, Harker seems to be well-guided and

entering secure territory. He says, "but I learned that Bistritz,
the post town identified by Count Dracula, is a reasonably
well-known locality."

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. What are your initial 5
impressions of Count
Dracula?

• perceived as approachable - "Mem., I must ask the Count all about

them"; title may suggest noble and aristocratic; • outwardly friendly and
helpful - evident in many communications
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