Questions about Carmilla 1.) Revisit the following description of Carmilla's room in Chapter III:

"Our visitor lay in one of the handsomest rooms in the schloss. It was, perhaps, a little stately. There was a somber piece of tapestry opposite the foot of the bed, representing Cleopatra with the asps to her bosom; and other solemn classic scenes were displayed, a little faded, upon the other walls. But there was gold carving, and rich and varied color enough in the other decorations of the room, to more than redeem the gloom of the old tapestry."

After some quick research on Cleopatra and reflection on the novella as a whole, why do you think the work references her? Is this allusion meant to connect to Laura or Carmilla? Why?

2.) How do you think Carmilla feels about being a vampire? Why or why not? Remember to include quotes from the novel to support your view.

3.) Why is Laura's tone significantly dryer in the final chapter of the novel?

4.) How do you think Carmilla feels about Laura? How do you think Laura feels about Carmilla? Why?

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