How Have Vampires Changed Over Time

“How has the concept of vampire changed over time? In your answer, refer to at least two texts”

The concept of vampires is constantly changing over time. Everyone has their own perspective of vampires due to their different understandings. The myth of “vampires” is grounded in many superstitions, legends and folklore. Although modern thought has allowed people to dispel the belief in the existence of vampires, the myth has endured due to our fascination with the horrific and the unknown. Hence, the myth has evolved along with the way that society has changed.

The phenomenon of vampires had derived from the mid 1600’s in Eastern Europe. Bizarre things began to happen & were not able to be explained due to the lack of technology. This was a
They are generally used in the horror genre as they are said to be monstrous creatures that have frightened people for centuries. Modern society is really intrigued by horrific sights and vampires are being used to portray the same effect to the audience. An example of a text that has used the concepts of vampires is “Dracula: by Bram Stroker”. He portrays Dracula, the vampire, as intelligent, strong and cunning. He is said to live in an isolated castle which is gloomy and dull, and whoever steps foot in there feels like a prisoner. He is described to have a thin nose and arched nostrils. He has “hair growing scantily round the temples but profusely everywhere” and also has hair growing out of his palm. He has large eyebrows and bushy hair that curls. His moustache is “heavy” and has “peculiarly sharp white teeth” and appears to be “rather cruel-looking”. His chin is broad and cheeks are firm and thin, however, the “effect was one of the extraordinary pallor”. He does not eat or drink, and also, he does not have a reflection. The overall appearance and attributes associated with Dracula are the typical beliefs and superstitions made by