The Vampyre

Bram Stoker: The Founder of Horror The horror and supernatural events that surround modern culture today through literature, films, and holidays can almost always be attributed to Bram Stoker. His most well known novel, Dracula, focuses on the vicious side of human nature, the dramatic side of realism, and the dark side of female sexuality, which was never written about during the Victorian Era. It was also analyzed and critiqued by many because of the controversial topics presented in Stoker’s

Comparative Analysis of “Vampires Never Die” and “Our Zombies, Ourselves” In “vampires never die” Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan use technology advancement to explain the creation of vampires, also using mixed vocabulary and expressions to explain a more serious tone. On the other hand, James Parker uses the development of the modern zombie to explain the stereotype of these creatures in his article “Our Zombies, Ourselves,” while using more playful expressions to show his tone. These three

The legend of the vampire has emerged countless times within human imagination over the past few centuries. The first available representation of the mythical creature in prose fiction can be found in John Polidori’s “The Vampyre” (1810). It was not until eight decades later that Bram Stoker popularized the existence of this figure with the publication of “Dracula” in 1897. The folklore of the vampire has come a long way since and can be found in today’s popular media more frequently than ever before

normal. The things they do fascinate us because they are out of the ordinary, sometimes forbidden and often exciting. Vampires in the media are a reflection of our times sexual revolution and has probably been since Polidori. He is the author of “The Vampyre” written in 1819, and he based his character Lord Ruthven on his supposed lover Lord Byron. During this time homosexuality was not allowed, but well, if you are a supernatural creature those rules don’t apply to you. Times have changed since 1819

J.K. Rowling is widely known for her magical series, Harry Potter. Her creations of spells, use of mythical creatures, and the imaginary world she was able to bring to life were all rather impressive, but the most intriguing aspect of her series was perhaps the characters she created. The relationships and tension that existed between all of them gave such a great depth to the stories that it drew readers in and kept them on the edge and wanting more. Of all of her characters, the most mysterious

commentary and a call for action in Victorian England, which she continues to urge in developing Bertha’s character. Bertha Mason is a personification of Jane’s internal conflict with passion and is portrayed with animal imagery as “a clothed hyena,” a “Vampyre,” and ‘hideous.’ These Gothic descriptions create an eerie mood and, as a result, make the reader fearful of Bertha’s character. Though she and Bertha are foils, Bronte manifests Jane’s repressed passion in Bertha; both women are alienated by society

Gothic novel represents recognisably modern anxieties? Since the 1800's, vampires have often found their way into literature, legends, and popular culture. The vampire's first appearance in Gothic fiction came from John Polidori's publication, The Vampyre in 1819, and from then the fascination of the vampire and gothic literature as a whole grew and can be viewed as a commentary on the period of time in which it was written. The strong image of the vampire is a strong metaphor for communicating the

A gothic novel is defined as an English genre of fiction, characterized by an atmosphere of mystery and horror and having a pseudo-medieval setting. Gothic novels have been present for many centuries and to this day, authors write about basic gothic aspects that are common throughout all gothic novels. In the novel, Jane Eyre, the author, Charlotte Brontë, writes a gothic story about the life of a plain, intelligent woman, who encounters horrors her entire life. This novel possess all the elements

wealthy tales. He used books to give Dracula’s character more depth. He was further influenced by the vampire that was created from Dom Augustine Calmet’s work. He allowed Dracula to be influenced on another vampire books, like “Carmilla” and “The Vampyre”. Stoker wanted his novel to be just right. It is a sensual piece of literature, from the Victorian Era,

During the Victorian Era (1819-1901), western society went through an abundance of change. It was mostly defined by a boom in technology, commonly known and referred to as the Industrial Revolution. Socially however, the rules and laws were strict. Female sexuality was policed in the sense of a general social erasure, whereas male sexuality was viewed as a reproductive tool. This lead to the further criminalization of male homosexuality beyond its assumed sinful nature. The most famous case of