Dracula vs. The Fall of the House of Usher In my life I have read many books. I have never really taken the time to notice any particular styles or genres except for fiction and nonfiction. That was until I read my first gothic short story. The power the writers use to describe every detail and how dark they wrote is very fascinating to me. When I read Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” and Bram Stokers’ “Dracula” I fell in love. These books are both famous and are for a good reason
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In Bram Stoker’s novel‚ Dracula is depicted as the definition of evil. Throughout the novel‚ there is no doubt about his nefarious intentions and murderous pastimes as he proclaims‚ “My revenge has just begun! I spread it over centuries and time is on my side “ (Brams 339‚ ch 22). Thus it is apparent in the novel that Dracula is evil. Brams made his definition of evil quite clear through Dracula’s sexualized‚ violent‚ and sacrilegious
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Moretti also explains that ascetic of terror in Dracula “is celebrated the victory ‘of the desire for possession over that of enjoyment’; and possession as such‚ indifferent to consumption‚ is by its very nature insatiable and unlimited” (Moretti‚ 84). This helps the reader see that "If the vampire is a metaphor for capital‚ then Stoker’s vampire‚ who is of 1897‚ must be the capital of 1897" (92). Helpful to understanding Moretti’s critique of Dracula being one with capitalism and how the bourgeoisie
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to continue into the twenty-first century‚ modifying to reflect present societal concerns. The works of Bram Stroker’s in his novel Dracula and Angela Carter’s modern short story The Lady In The House of Love explore the concepts of Gothic setting and characterization through the use of description‚ symbolism‚ imagery‚ simile‚ sibilance and emotive language. Dracula‚ first published by Bram Stroker in 1897‚ is considered to be one of the most famous texts in the Gothic genre. It is an epistolary
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Sexuality through Vampirism Dracula was written in London‚ England during the Victorian Era. The Victorian Era lasted from 1837-1901 during the reign of Queen Victoria. During this era‚ men and women were not allowed to talk about sexual desires. It was also frowned upon to write about these sexual desires. Women were held to very high standards; they were not allowed to show skin besides for hands and their face‚ and were not allowed to have sex without being married. In addition‚ men were supposed
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question has been addressed throughout history in many cultures and in many different ways. It is seen often in literature and can be presented through many techniques. In Bram Stoker’s Dracula‚ the eternal struggle between good and evil is played out between two characters who are sharp contrasts to one another‚ Count Dracula and Abraham Van Helsing. These foil characters are used by the author to illuminate an important theme of the novel‚ the power struggle between good and evil. Upon the reader’s first
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Women in "Dracula" "Dracula" is a complicated novel with many themes. Perhaps the most prominent theme is the derogatory portrayal of women. During the time period "Dracula" was written‚ there was a large feminist movement and women’s traditional roles were starting to change. As seen in "A Doll’s House" ‚ women were supposed to be the angles of the house. They were not expected to do any work other than keeping the house clean‚ and entertaining the guests and children. Stoker used Dracula as a median
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powers‚ they were both brought to you in part by superstition. Superstition influenced the abilities‚ limitations‚ and characteristics‚ Stoker gave Dracula by giving an explanation for un-scientific happenings. For example: ’The ancients believed that a mans shadow and his reflection in some measure represented his soul.’[Ashley 3] Could this be why Dracula cast no shadow and showed no reflection in mirrors? ’Superstition links causes and effects in ways that defy logic and fail all impartial tests
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prolific and sadistic serial killers the world has known. She was nicknamed “The Blood Countess”‚ and also “Lady Dracula”. Elizabeth Bathory is reputed to have not only drunk but bathed in the blood of young virgin girls. She is perhaps less well-known only than the infamous Vlad Dracula‚ who was an inspiration for Bram Stoker’s fictional Count Dracula. During the years since Dracula was published‚ the Blood Countess has exercised a powerful fascination on many writers and film-makers. However‚ recently
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The Victorian men and women conveyed in Bram Stoker’s Dracula are pure and virtuous members of the upper and middle class. However‚ hiding behind this composed and civilized conception of England lies a dark and turbulent underbelly. This underbelly is the lumpenproletariat‚ whom Karl Marx defined as "the lowest and most degraded section of the proletariat; the down and outs’ who make no contribution to the workers cause". Victorian culture discriminated against these vagrants‚ who were seen
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