Dracula by Bram Stoker

Author and Publication

• Written by Bram Stoker
• Published in 1897

Plot Overview

• The novel tells the story of Count Dracula, a vampire who moves from Transylvania to England
• The story is told through a series of letters, diaries, and newspaper articles
• The novel follows the characters' attempts to stop Dracula and save humanity from his evil clutches

Main Characters

• Count Dracula: the vampire villain
• Jonathan Harker: a young solicitor who travels to Transylvania to finalize the sale of a property to Dracula
• Mina Murray: Jonathan's fiancée and the object of Dracula's desire
• Abraham Van Helsing: a Dutch doctor and vampire hunter who leads the fight against Dracula
• Lucy Westenra: Mina's friend, who becomes a victim of Dracula's vampirism
• Arthur Holmwood: Lucy's fiancé and a member of the group that hunts Dracula
• Quincey Morris: an American who joins the group to hunt Dracula
• Dr. John Seward: the director of the asylum where Renfield is confined
• Renfield: a patient in the asylum who is obsessed with Dracula

Themes

• The struggle between good and evil
• The fear of the unknown and the supernatural
• The power of love and friendship
• The dangers of unchecked desire and ambition

Symbolism

• Blood: represents life, death, and the supernatural
• The Cross: symbolizes Christianity and the power of good
• Garlic: used to repel vampires and symbolizes protection and safety
• The Bat: represents Dracula's supernatural powers and abilities

Author and Publication

• Bram Stoker wrote the novel
• Published in 1897

Plot Overview

• Count Dracula, a vampire, moves from Transylvania to England
• Story told through letters, diaries, and newspaper articles
• Characters attempt to stop Dracula and save humanity

Main Characters

• Count Dracula: the vampire villain
• Jonathan Harker: young solicitor who travels to Transylvania
• Mina Murray: Jonathan's fiancée and object of Dracula's desire
• Abraham Van Helsing: Dutch doctor and vampire hunter
• Lucy Westenra: Mina's friend, victim of Dracula's vampirism
• Arthur Holmwood: Lucy's fiancé, member of the group hunting Dracula
• Quincey Morris: American who joins the group to hunt Dracula
• Dr.John Seward: director of the asylum where Renfield is confined
• Renfield: patient in the asylum, obsessed with Dracula

Themes

• Good vs. evil struggle
• Fear of the unknown and supernatural
• Power of love and friendship
• Dangers of unchecked desire and ambition

Symbolism

• Blood: represents life, death, and the supernatural
• The Cross: symbolizes Christianity and the power of good
• Garlic: repels vampires, symbolizes protection and safety
• The Bat: represents Dracula's supernatural powers and abilities

Quiz about the classic novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker and published in 1897. Follow the story of Count Dracula's move to England and the characters' attempts to stop him.