What effect does the imagery that Stoker uses in Dracula, such as the dark castle and animals like bats and wolves, have on the
novel? A.
It drives forward the plot of the novel.
B.
It transports the reader to the Victorian era.
C.
It reinforces the Gothic tone of the novel.
D.
It contrasts the settings of Transylvania and England.
Answer: In Dracula, wild animals, such as bats and wolves, are used to symbolize insatiable appetites for evil. The bat seeps into the subconscious, while the more blatant wolf inspires instant terror, but both are destructive.
