elements of the 19th century ghost story genre. The author has used many rudiments, which make this a very popular ghost story. "The Judges House" which is set in an isolated setting, this can clearly be seen when the author describes it as "…desolation was the only term conveying any suitable idea of its isolation." Here the author wants to portray the sense of seclusion, as this is a typical element of a 19th century ghost story. The author has used many other techniques in describing the setting
that Jonathan is bleeding. The narrator shows that the tension has changed by the description he uses to describe Dracula’s eyes. “His eyes blazed with a sort of demonic fury, and he suddenly made a grab at my throat” (Stoker 31). In this moment, the suspense is at its peak. This is because the situation becomes a matter of life and death. Jonathan just barely escapes becoming Dracula’s victim all because of the crucifix on his neck. The tension at the end eases due to an “instant change” (Stoker)
her husband and children and keeps the living style well kept within the home, but has no other power or responsibilities outside of the home. In the novel “Dracula”, by Bram Stoker, Stoker’s view and support of the new women is not clearly presented because of the mix traits he has within his main female characters. Stoker presented his character Mina with traits that represent the new woman, but on the other hand he also included a character Lucy which is all for and represents the traditional woman
Abraham Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland on November 8, 1847. His mother worked for a charity and wrote stories, and his father worked as a civil servant. He grew up as a very sickly child and spent many of his childhood years in bed under the care of his mother. During this time, his mother told him many horror stories that may have sparked his love for gothic and horror novels. He was unable to stand or walk until around age seven, but he overcame his weakness and later even joined the soccer
The late nineteenth century Irish novelist, Bram Stoker is most famous for creating Dracula, one of the most popular and well-known vampire stories ever written. Dracula is a gothic, “horror novel about a vampire named Count Dracula who is looking to move from his native country of Transylvania to England” (Shmoop Editorial Team). Unbeknownst of Dracula’s plans, Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, traveled to Castle Dracula to help the count with his plans and talk to him about all his options
symbolism, themes and characters. In order for anyone to comprehend what is beyond the story, readers must have a knowledge or the plot of the book itself as well as Bram Stoker's own life. When they have fully understood him and the story, it becomes fairly easy for the audience to break down the characters, as well as the themes and symbolism that lie within. Although many people see Dracula as a big gothic story about vampires, the author uses his symbols,his characters and his variety of themes