Places
Where does Count Dracula live?
In a castle in Transylvania.
What does Harker find lacking in Dracula's castle that makes it difficult for him to shave?
There are no mirrors
Who is Jonathan Harker?
A solicitor traveling to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula.
What day is introduced as having a connection to evil in the novel?
St. George's Day.
Who is the author of Dracula?
Bram Stoker
What is the name of the pass Jonathan travels through to reach Dracula's castle?
the Borgo Pass
What does Harker include in the letter he writes while imprisoned?
A secret plea for help
Who is Mr. Hawkins?
Jonathan Harker's employer.
Describe one characteristic of the landscape Jonathan travels through to reach Dracula's castle.
Eerie landscapes with superstitious locals
What kind of facial hair does Dracula have?
Mustache
What country does Dracula mention he wants to move to?
England
What kind of room does Harker discover in Dracula's castle where he tries to rest?
A room with a fireplace that has some heat.
What is the relationship between Count Dracula and the mysterious women Harker witnesses?
They are referred to as Dracula's "guests."
How does the setting of Dracula's castle contribute to the theme of isolation?
The remote location and locked doors create a sense of entrapment.
What does the term count mean?
A member of nobility
What strange place does Jonathan Harker describe arriving at?
Dracula's old, remote castle
What significant item does Harker notice that is absent in the castle, contributing to the eerie atmosphere?
Mirrors
What is Count Dracula's role in the story?
A mysterious nobleman with a dark secret.
Discuss how the setting of Transylvania affects Harker’s experiences.
It enhances the supernatural and suspenseful elements of the story.
How many chapters are there in Dracula?
27
Name one supernatural phenomenon Harker observes during his journey to Dracula's castle.
Weird blue flames flickering along the road.
What peculiar creatures does Harker encounter during his stay in Dracula's castle?
The three mysterious women (Dracula's "guests").
How does Harker's perception of Dracula change throughout the first three chapters?
He goes from seeing Dracula as a nobleman to realizing he is a captive of a dark entity.
What themes are introduced through the settings described in the first three chapters?
Superstition vs. rationality, isolation, and power/control.
What is the name of Jonathan Harker's fiance in Dracula?
Mina