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Bram Stoker's 'Dracula': Close Reading and Analysis

Gain an in-depth understanding of the text, Stoker's use of language and the rich plot through this exploratory course.

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Rosanna K

16-18
English Literature

15 HOURS

15 LESSONS

Bram Stoker's 'Dracula': Close Reading and Analysis

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Course Overview


We instantly recognise him: ghostly pale skin, fierce, sharp fangs and flaming red eyes. Count Dracula has been immortalised – both figuratively and literally – ever since he was created by Bram Stoker all the way back in 1897. But what did he represent to a Victorian readership? Was he simply a figment of Stoker's imagination, or was he something more? Why is there such an obsession with bloodsucking? How does the novel's structure create meaning? Is Hotel Transylvania accurate?! We'll be discussing all of this and more on this course. After the course, students will have an in-depth understanding of the text after having analysed it thoroughly.

Course Content


15 LESSONS

15 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Introduction and Genre

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Social and Historical Context

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Chapters 1-5 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Chapters 6-10 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Chapters 11-15 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Chapters 16-20 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Chapters 21-27 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Form and Structure

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Key Questions and Answers

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Character Analysis: Count Dracula

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Character Analysis: Van Helsing

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Character Analysis of Female Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 14

Adaptations: TV and Film

60 minutes

Lesson 15

Conclusion

60 minutes

Key Skills


Textual Analysis

Understanding of Context

Knowledge of Literary Techniques

Debate

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Rosanna K

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With a History degree from Oxford and a strong interest in philosophy, Rosanna is an energetic and inspiring Educator with a range of interesting courses.

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