Key Quotes in Dracula

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What does 'steel vice' refer to in the context of Dracula?

A tool for gripping

Link back to the 'steel grip' in an earlier chapter (correct)

An emotional state

A type of transportation

Of bell or knocker there was no sign.

True

What sounds suggest that Dracula does not want visitors?

Rattling chains and the clanking of massive bolts drawn back.

What does Dracula say when welcoming Harker?

'Welcome to my house! Enter freely and of your own will!' Signup and view all the answers

What is described as being as cold as ice?

Dracula's hand Signup and view all the answers

What does the lack of windows in Dracula's castle signify?

Sense of imprisonment and eternal gloom. Signup and view all the answers

How is Dracula's physical appearance characterized?

Peculiar-looking man with a marked physiognomy. Signup and view all the answers

What notable features of Dracula's appearance are highlighted?

Rather cruel-looking, with peculiarly sharp white teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What does Harker notice about Dracula's palms?

There were hairs in the center of the palm; the nails were long and fine, cut to a sharp point. Signup and view all the answers

Harker feels completely comfortable and composed around the Count.

False Signup and view all the answers

What horrible reaction does Harker have to Dracula's breath?

A feeling of nausea. Signup and view all the answers

Dracula can be seen in mirrors.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does Harker wish regarding his stay at Dracula's castle?

He wishes he were safe out of it or that he had never come. Signup and view all the answers

What does Harker fear about Dracula's humanity?

He believes Dracula is not quite human. Signup and view all the answers

What shocking revelation does Harker make about Dracula and mirrors?

There was no reflection of him in the mirror. Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does Harker have when the Count is near?

A vague feeling of uneasiness. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when Dracula sees Harker's face?

His face blazed with a sort of demoniac fury. Signup and view all the answers

Harker underestimates the strangeness of Dracula.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about the castle's location?

The castle is on the very edge of a terrible precipice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Harker notice about the number of doors in the castle?

Doors, doors, doors everywhere, and all locked and bolted. Signup and view all the answers

What realization does Harker come to regarding the castle?

The castle is a veritable prison, and I am a prisoner. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Quotes and Their Significance

Steel Vice: Connects to the previous mention of 'steel grip', hinting at Dracula's controlling nature.
No Bell or Knocker: Reflects a sense of isolation and unwelcoming aura of Dracula's abode, reminiscent of themes in Jekyll and Hyde.
Rattling Chains and Clanking Bolts: Suggests Dracula's desire for solitude, instilling doubt about escape within the castle.
'Welcome to my house! Enter freely and of your own will!': The term 'house' implies a lack of warmth; 'your own will' hints at manipulative control over visitors.
Cold as Ice: Foreshadows Dracula's supernatural nature and otherworldly presence.
No Windows: Evokes a feeling of imprisonment and eternal darkness.
Marked Physiognomy: Describes the peculiar and unsettling appearance of Dracula, signaling his abnormality.
Cruel-Looking with Sharp Teeth: Highlights Dracula's menacing features; suggests a connection to his vampiric nature with youthful looks hinting at immortality.
Hairiness in Palm and Sharp Nails: Links Dracula to werewolves, intensifying his monstrous image.
Shudder: Reflects Jonathan Harker's internal struggle, revealing discomfort despite his composed exterior.
Rank Breath: Implies Dracula's consumption of blood, contributing to Harker's nausea and discomfort.
No Mirrors: Suggests adherence to the vampire stereotype that they lack reflections.
Sense of Unease: Harker regrets his decision to visit, reflecting on the growing sense of entrapment.
Belief of Being Alone: Suggests Harker's increasing recognition that Dracula may not be fully human.
No Reflection in Mirror: Startling realization for Harker, confirming Dracula's vampiric nature.
Feeling of Unease Near Count: Acknowledgment of fear stemming directly from Dracula, bypassing rational explanations.
Demoniac Fury of Count: Verifies Dracula's vampirism as well as the protective power of religious symbols like the crucifix.
Peculiar Man: Harker attempts to rationalize his unease, revealing a deep-seated denial of the supernatural.
Castle's Location: Isolation is emphasized by its precarious location, creating a sense of vulnerability.
Locked and Bolted Doors: Represents secrecy and confusion, illustrating Harker's mental disarray.
Castle as Prison: Harker confronts his entrapment, underscoring themes of distrust and the eerie dominance of Dracula.

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Explore the significance of key quotes from Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. This quiz delves into the themes of isolation, manipulation, and the supernatural as reflected in the text. Test your understanding of how these quotes contribute to the overall atmosphere and character portrayal in the novel.