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In Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula, the Count seems to actually embody the fear of the breakdown of such separate spheres. However, Stoker breaks down these separate spheres and the fear associated with their breakdown through the theme of the “New Woman” intertwined with the actions and behaviors of the characters in the novel. The behaviors and characteristics of Mina Harker, along with the transformation she undergoes when coming into contact with the Count, play a crucial role in helping Stoker

been explored by other writers like Robert Louis Stevenson and Rudyard Kipling almost at the same time (Auerbach and Skal), but also a deep and profound reflection of the late Victorian society through Stoker’s narration of vampirism. In the novel, Count Dracula’s invades London at a time when the old and the new clashes in face of rapidly changing social thoughts and science. The horror of vampirism mirrors some prevailing anxieties at the time, which have been articulated and discussed in various

Femininity Vs. Masculinity Vincent D’Onofrio said “To me the definition of true masculinity and femininity, too – is being able to lay in your own skin comfortably.” In other words, male can’t be too masculine and female can be too feminine, but both qualities can show though any human because of how we act and our emotions. In Bram Stoker, Dracula, each character faces difficult obstacles between the lines of being all man or facing the structures of being a woman. With the help of two critical

Despite seemingly unimportant to a novel, irony plays a crucial role in Dracula and some pieces of irony can even be taken further enough as to be justified through the Victorian values of this particular time period. Although this particular novel was first written and released in 1897, which was a prominently Victorian era and period of history, Dracula has not only managed to retain its prominence, popularity, and glory over the years, but has also exponentially grown upon it as well. The most

1 The Lion King and Frozen are examples of internal conflict. Alice and Wonderland and White House Down are examples of external conflict. Nala tries to hunt Pumbaa and Simba saves Pumbaa. Nala celebrates once she realizes he is not dead and tells him about the horror that has followed with Scars’ rule. Simba struggles to decide whether he should return and take his rightful place as kind of the pride or not. Elsa has been given the gift of ice. She almost kills her younger sister once. Her parents

crucifix figures prominently in Dracula, and it is this imagery that critics so often categorize as Catholic” (Bowles 247). In the novel, Jonathan Harker has a hard time accepting the crucifix from the innkeeper’s wife that he meets on his way to Count Dracula’s Castle. Jonathan writes “Whether it is the old lady’s fear, or the many ghostly traditions of this place, or the crucifix itself, I do not know, but I am not feeling nearly as easy in my mind as usual.” (Stoker 30). Jonathan starts out as

In the 1897 novel of Dracula author by Bram Stoker, the author suggest that women should not be naïve and flirtatious because Lucy is vulnerable in the novel. Lucy Westenra is a beautiful young lady she is very gorgeous and a kind heart person. However, Lucy Westenra is vulnerable in three parts in the book: in the journal entries, letter to Mina, and as a Blooflady. Some of those letter Lucy sound very naïve about the proposal. Lucy is naïve because she lacks experience, wisdom, or judgment when

Where there is evil, there is good in the darkest shadow. Van helsing as the antagonist is the most threating adversary towards Count Dracula in the novel “Dracula” by Bram Stoker. In many novels, the protagonist is the main character who is usually a hero and the antagonist is the character who opposes them, however in this novel “Dracula,” the protagonist is a demon from the pits of hell while the antagonist is the hero who opposes the evil creature. Vanhelsing’s role as the antagonist is seen

From soon-to-be #1 New York Times bestselling author Claudia D. Zawa, the birth-giver of horror, comes this new short story of unholy evil. (The non-sensual version of the short story Vampire Pleasure Train.) A woman on a train falls in love with a seductive vampire queen. Warning: This story is so frightening, you just might vomit your guts out and die. Or in the very least find yourself with a mild headache. It's that scary. Parental supervision is advised. Includes a sample from Zombie OBGYN

While several themes arise in the novel, Dracula, by Bram Stoker, the theme of good versus evil is the primary theme of the conflict between the crew and Dracula. It is evident from the beginning of the novel that the members of the crew are the good people dedicated to destroying Dracula portrayed as evil. The indication of the fight against evil was already imminent even when Dracula had not been clearly identified and were exemplified by Jonathan Harker as he says, “What manner of man is this