Examples Of Hypnotism In Dracula

The Power of Hypnotism In “Dracula”
Hypnotism is an astounding power that many psychologists nowadays use in their treatment of patients. This is such a great skill that is capable in helping others overcome personal issues. However, like most great tools, in the wrong hands it can be devastating. In literature, hypnosis typically is used by villains to do their will. It is very rarely portrayed in a positive light. The story of Dracula by Bram Stoker is no different. Analyzing the significance of hypnotism, illustrates the main driving principle of the novel is Dracula’s power over others. His ability to subdue his victims using this power is a driving force in this novel.
Strictly speaking, hypnosis is the ability to induce someone into being both asleep and awake at the same time. Someone who is hypnotized is aware of their waking surroundings, yet they are seeing themselves within a dream or perhaps even a regressed memory. This will allow the individual conducting the hypnosis session to help their patient. Today, there are …show more content…
Dracula, himself, was indeed very much like a hunter. He used tools to attract and then subdue his victims. His observations more than likely served as a mission to gather intelligence, so he could finish off his victims with such ease. Dracula may have used his knowledge of hypnotism to attack his victims, but Van Helsing also hypnotized Mina to reveal the whereabouts of Dracula. In this case, it was used as a force of good to locate the Dracula so that he could be destroyed. Dracula already was linked with Mina and by hypnotizing her once more, it revealed some very critical information. Information that inevitably led to his location. This is partially why Dracula and Van Helsing have been portrayed in film as enemies. Both individuals had used hypnotism to further their goals and