Similarities Between Dracula And The Elephant Man

Throughout the novel Dracula, the text prominently features the ‘uncanny.’ In literature and other texts, the uncanny refers to an unfamiliarity that is frightening familiar. It’s presence in Dracula is obvious as we and the novel characters see Dracula as uncanny. Both appropriations of Dracula, Nosferatu (1922) and Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), reflect their context and hence reflect the values, idea and themes prominent in their context. Nosferatu resembles its isolated German Expressionist Cinema context through its jewish propaganda portrayed by many techniques, most notably its heavy use of dramatic lighting. Bram Stoker’s Dracula’s contrasting themes include its romanticisation of Dracula which expresses the romantic notions prominent

Even though in both novels the characters struggle with alienation, the authors chose a different form of isolation for each character. For example, in Frankenstein the monster is obviously the most separated character from society because he is not even human which proves to be a hardship since he learned how to view life from a human perspective. While telling Victor of his descent into hatred the monster said, “I am alone, and miserable; man will not associate with me; but one as deformed and horrible as myself would not deny herself to me (Shelley, page 128).” The monster has a desire for intimacy that cannot be met because he is truly one of a kind, which is an exceedingly relatable feeling that normal everyday people have. Shelley brilliantly uses this character that should be hated because of the unspeakable

The novel Dracula by Bram Stoker and the poem Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been ? by Joyce Carol Oates both possess extremely monstrous characters. We are going to attempt to compare the main villains in both works : Count Dracula and Arnold Friend in order to show that a human can be more of a monstrous character than a stereotypical goul. In order to do this we will base our comparison on the description of the physic of both protagonists as well as their limitations and strengths.

Human are the most social animals in the world. When becoming isolated, it a signal that emotions have been turned amongst ourselves. If not already there, it is normal to feel depressed, lonely, alone. In Mary Shelley's gothic novel, both the monster and Frankenstein are isolated. Frankenstein will not tell anyone about his creation because he has no one to pour his emotions out to. This causes the loss of his family, friends,and lover. Until the end, he tells his experience to the force but was never really believed so his tale is only really heard by Robert Walton, an explorer with ambitions as strong as Victor himself. In Shelley's novel, she characterizes Victor Frankenstein and the monster as being isolated to convey their misery.

Isolation is one the roots of the problems and calamities endured by many characters depicted in the beloved and Dr Frankenstein.

One similar aspect of these characters is the fear that they bring to the characters within the novel. There have been many sleepless nights because they were afraid that Dracula would strike his next victim,

Dracula is a proud of his lineage. His blood is noble among gypies (criminals) but when placed in comparison to the elite of England, he is considered primitive, “…Dracula's criminality dominates over his noble blood: 'science' assimilates him to a lower type, associating him with animals and 'inferior' human groups” (McWhir 34).

The Dracula poster fits into the horror genre while the The Rough Riders, Arizona Bound is clearly a western. The Dracula poster conveys horror through the artistic use of dark colors and, the emotion that is visible from man fleeing away from Dracula. The Rough Riders poster embodies the western genre through the use of the iconic cowboy/Midwest attire and horses. The Rough Riders poster convey a sense of approaching danger, while at the same time conveying protection for the man in the mustard color jacket. Danger and protection are the moods that the creator of the Rough Riders poster was trying to evoke.

The three most important gothic motifs that occur within the novel Dracula are a supernatural antagonist, dark settings such as castles and cemeteries, and unreliable narrators. The supernatural antagonist is the most important park of Dracula, it is so important the antagonist’s name is the title of the novel. The dark and eerie setting occur very frequently throughout the novel and have a profound impact on how the science will be perceived by the reader. Finally the unreliable narrators are important because, it makes the readers feel important by letting them connect the dots before the main characters.

The main characters in Dracula change over the course of the story in many ways. Jonathan Harker starts off in the story as an ambitious and hopeful lawyer, who is eager to travel to new lands for business. Once Jonathan gets a glimpse of who Dracula really is, he immediately begins to live with fear of Dracula, especially after encountering the three ghostly women. By the time he escapes the castle and gets back home, he is traumatized when he realizes that his stay at the Count's castle was real, and not a dream. Determined to find out the truth, Jonathan joins up with Van Helsing and the others. By the time the group defeats Dracula once and for all, Jonathan is no longer the person he was before he went to the castle. He, alongside with

In everyday life, as in literature, there will always be an opposing force to evil. In the novel “Dracula,” by Bram Stoker, Professor Van Helsing acts as Dracula’s main antagonist. An antagonist is the character who acts against the main character, which increases the conflict of the story and intensifies the plot. Through the use of theme, characterization and specific events, the author shows readers how Dr. Van Helsing effectively fits the role of Dracula’s most threatening adversary.

Vampires have aroused a perennial fascination within humanity since their fictional materialization into history. However, it is over the course of the last century that these creatures have become an iconic symbol of mystifying horror and inexplicable desire. Recently, the vampire has undergone a significant reconstruction of physical appearance, behaviour, and surroundings, along with, extensive modifications to its super-natural disadvantages. These distinct character adaptations are imperative when considering two of the most notable vampires ever fashioned: Count Dracula and Edward Cullen. The dissimilarity between Bram Stoker’s 19th century, Count Dracula, and Stephenie Meyer’s 21st century, Edward Cullen, is a complex reflection of the contrasting societies from which these vampires emerged.

was nowhere to be seen. Then one day, as Van Helsing was eating a late

To be considered a monster the character must possess an appalling appearance or personality. Monsters have heavily been prevalent throughout human history, striking fear into the hearts of people for centuries. In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker’s Dracula Frankenstein’s monster and Dracula possess appalling personalities and exterior that attributes to their own unique monstrosity. They are both iconic monsters that have terrified people around the world for ages. However, they are two very different creatures; for instance Frankenstein is a monster because he is shunned by society for his grotesque appearance. Dracula is a monster because he feasts upon the living for

Discuss possible answers to this question with reference to at least two critical or theoretical essays and at least two tellings ' of the Dracula story._______________________________________________