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    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

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    rise again and then, he drinks the blood. In 1879, Mina is Jonathan’s bride. Jonathan meets Vlad. Vlad thinks that Mina is the reincarnation of his wife. He goes to England with the box on the boat and leaves Jonathan with female monster. When he arrive in England, he rapes and bites Lucy. Lucy is Mina’s friend and now, she becomes a vampire. Van Helsing and his group kill Lucy at the night. Vlad meets with Mina and spends lots of time with her. Mina seem to remember her past. Jonathan

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    The novel Dracula had, and still has an immense effect on horror through its use of literary elements which are observable in horror movies. Bram Stoker's Dracula was revolutionary in its use of literary devices such as dramatic irony, to convey suspense, and the use of sexuality in literature. These devices were adapted to film in early horror movies and continue to appear till today. Dracula was very influential to the film industry when it comes to horror movies because horror movies draw a lot

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    Use Of The Diary Form Narrative in The Novel Dracula The Irish author, Bram Stoker, was a creative and intellectual writer, and as such, wrote the gothic novel Dracula in the diary form of narrative. This was a good choice of how to write the novel since it was very beneficial to the plot of Dracula. Examples of how the diary form is beneficial to Dracula are seen in his writing and book, as I will now commence in telling you. One of the greatest benefits of the diary narrative

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    Twilight Monomyth A mythologist Joseph Campbell’s belief, of "the hero's journey" is a pattern that is found in many, many stories world wide. It’s a way we analyze a text, film, music… A movie that is a perfect example of Joseph Campbell’s monomyth is the 2009 film, Twilight, in which the main character Edward. Edward is a vampire whose family does not drink blood, and Bella; another main character is far from being frightened as she enters into a dangerous romance with her immortal soulmate. Edward

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    Terrence Lewis Period 2 Journal entry Intro Dracula written by Bram Stoker Genre: Horror fiction and Gothic fiction Year published: May 26, 1896 literary era: war time Protagonist: The protagonist in the book Dracula is Mina Murray Harker. Mina is Jonathan Harker’s fiancé and is Lucy's best friend. Jonathan Harker is the traveling sales agent, Lucy is Dracula first victim. In the end Lucy is then victimized by Dracula herself. Antagonist: The antagonist in the book Dracula is Count Dracula. Dracula

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    overcome fear and there are those people who are not strong enough to overcome their fears. Dr Seward sends a letter to Hon. Arthur Holmwood. “I took advantage of the opportunity and told her my old master, Van Helsing, the great specialist, was coming to stay with me that ill put her in his charge conjointly with myself” (102). After Lucy’s health became to deteriorate, Dr Seward suggested his old professor could examine Lucy and decipher what’s the cause of her illness. Dr Van Helsing is more

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    During the Victorian Era, which ranged from 1837 to 1901, there was strong growth and prosperity throughout Eastern and Western Europe. Inventions including the railroad, steam engine, and medicinal advancements changed the way people lived. Within the original story of Dracula Bram Stoker used the two main settings, Transylvania and London, as a way to depict the differences Eastern and Western Europe. Stoker used descriptive weather scenes as a symbol to understand natural political and technological

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    Everyone knows the name of Dracula. The infamous story and name began with the 1897 gothic horror novel written by Bram Stoker. Whether you have read the book or watched the multiple film recreations you know,and recognize the plot of Count Dracula’s devious intentions. So while many individuals will enjoy the blood sucking, and curdling films, shows, and novels this Halloween they probably will be unaware of the true story of Count Dracula. The tale of Dracula didn’t actually instantaneously sprout

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    novel begins with Jonathan Harker’s journals that narrate his relationship with Mina. In the very first chapter of the novel, Jonathan makes a stereotypical comment about who readers can infer might be his significant other. Since Johnathan is in a new country, he discovers foreign food that tastes delicious enough to want to obtain the recipe, but not for himself.

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