Block+D+Chapters+5-8

** (Hoonho) //Before we actually have the seminar we are going to have a little bit of acting. While Hoonho, Andrew, or Hyunwoo are reading some volunteers are going to act out what is happening in the scene. Therefore, it will be very nice for you guys to bring some clothes that could represent you as that character. The scenes that we are going to be listed below//
 * __Activity: (Socratic Seminar and Acting)__
 * Acting**

1. When Dr. Seward is observing Reinald's actions 2. When Dracula murders everyone in the Demeter 3. When Dracula bites Lucy's neck

(Hoonho) //For this class, we will be having a seminar, which requires for people to take their roles. The list below tells us the roles that you guys must take. You guys are going to study the person and you are going to discuss in the character's point of view on each question. I would recommend for you guys to dress up as the character that you are in or at least tell us what you are suppose to wear.//
 * Seminar**

Note: Your contributions need to be based on evidence from the text. Your 'evidence of preparation' does not need to exceed a half page of notes and page numbers to use during the discussion. (Mr. Stephens)

Angie: Dracula Lisa: Dracula Brian C: Dracula YeunSeok: Mina Bo: Mina Jennifer: Mina Brian M: Dr. Seward Dean: Dr. Seward Jinna: Dr. Seward Deborah: Lucy SeJune: Lucy Ashley: Lucy Lynn: Mr. Swales Stella Mr. Swales Alex: Dracula DK: Lucy Hoonho: Dracula Hyunwoo: Mina Andrew: Dr. Seward

(Hyun Woo)
 * Questions**

__Factual Questions__ How are Mina and Lucy described? (necessary) Who is Dr. Seward, and what does he take note in his patient, Renefield? What are some things Mina is worried about in chapters 5 through 8? What happened on the ship with the coffins? What forms can Dracula transform into? What happened to Harker by the end of chapter 8?

__Interpretive Questions__ Why is Mina worried about Lucy sleep walking? How does Dr. Seward relate to the rest of the characters? How is Mina's relationship with Harker? Is it stable?
 * Why was Lucy bitten by the Count instead of Mina?**

__Evaluative Questions__ How does the weather relate to Dracula? What kind of idealizations of women do we see in chapters 5 through 8? (necessary)
 * How does the weather foreshadow the events to come in //Dracula//?**
 * What are Lucy's and Mina's relationship with men like? What does this signify?**
 * What is the purpose of the introduction of Renefield into plot?**

__Other__ What is the significance of the number three throughout these chapters?
 * Are there any themes in Dracula that can be compared to those in //Macbeth// and //Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde//?** (necessary)

Additional Questions to Consider: (Mr. Stephens) 1. What is a “New Woman?” (see ch. 8, page 86) Do we seen any women in the text that exemplify the qualities of a “New Woman?” (necessary)
 * 2. How is the good vs. evil theme developed in this section? (necessary)**
 * 3. Is Dracula (the character) evil? Why? (you need to define evil to answer this question, but base you definition on textual evidence) (necessary)**

Evaluative Questions 1. How does Stoker’s use of romance typify Victorian relationships? 2. What is the significance of the weather in this section? 5. Is Lucy a positive role model for women?
 * 3. Why does Dracula choose Lucy as his first victim?**
 * 4. How does Lucy epitomize the Victorian woman?**

Other: 1. Is the way Stoker tells the story in this section (journals, letters, news articles) effective? Why or why not?
 * 2. What is the significance of Stoker’s use of color? Consider Dracula and his victims.**
 * 3. Why does Stoker continually point out Lucy's youth and attractiveness?**