Dracula (Chapters 5–8) – PPT & Worksheet Pack

Bring the tension of Stoker’s mid‑novel shift to life with this engaging lesson pack exploring Chapters 5–8 of Dracula. This resource includes a visually rich PowerPoint and an adaptable worksheet designed to deepen students’ understanding of setting, characterisation, and Gothic suspense.

Learners contrast the industrial familiarity of the British coastline with the eerie, folkloric world of Transylvania, examining how Stoker uses this shift to unsettle the reader. They will analyse the characterisation of Mina and Lucy, explore the emerging ‘New Woman’ archetype, and evaluate how Stoker builds dread and anticipation during the ill‑fated voyage of the Demeter.

Lesson Objectives:

• Contrast British and Transylvanian settings to explore Stoker’s use of place.
• Analyse Mina and Lucy and their developing characterisation.
• Understand the ‘New Woman’ archetype and its relevance to the novel.
• Evaluate Stoker’s suspense techniques during the voyage of the Demeter.

This pack is ideal for KS3 English classes studying Gothic literature, Victorian society, or narrative structure. The PPT guides learners through key contrasts, themes, and character developments, while the worksheet offers flexible tasks to consolidate understanding without revealing plot specifics.