'Dracula' Questions for Study and Discussion

By Esther Lombardi, About.com Guide

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Dracula is one of the greatest works by Bram Stoker. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.

What is important about the title?
What are the conflicts in Dracula? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) are in the novel?
How does Bram Stoker reveal character in Madame Bovary?
What are some themes in the novel? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
What are some symbols in Dracula? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
Is Jonathan Harker consistent in her actions? Is he a fully developed character? How? Why? What about Count Dracula?
How well does Stoker portray the emotions of a woman?
How well does Jonathan Harker relate to the other characters in the novel?
Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?
Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?
What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
Do you consider this novel a work of horror?
How essential are the setting(s) to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
What is the role of women in the text? How are mothers represented? What about single/independent women?
Would you recommend this novel to a friend?

Esther Lombardi
Classic Literature Guide