What does the novel suggest about sexual behavior in Victorian England?
… strong themes of sexuality and therefore hid his forbidden meanings amongst a more obvious meaning so that one would have to look and study the text carefully to get to grips with such obscure substances. Of course not all sexuality in Dracula was based plainly around intercourse, Stoker frequently gives an insight into Victorian attitudes towards the different sexes with quotes from both genders. From the very beginning the roles of men and women in Victorian society are made clear whether it be Mina’s determination to help Harker, her husband, by learning shorthand and aiming to meet the expectations of the perfect Victorian wife. Or Lucy’s question to Mina in chapter 5 in which she asks “Why can’t they let a girl marry three men, or as many as want her, and save all this trouble?”, this would have been seen as a very shocking thing for a reputable Victorian girl …
