Vampires

Stoker, explores the thematic implications of vampirism as a cultural symbol in eighteenth century society in relation to the moral ethics of desire pertaining specifically to sexuality. In his novel, Dracula, Stoker continually uses the image of the vampire threatening the lives and moralistic nature of the other characters as a representation of deviant sexuality, particularly homosexual desire, as a predatory force. This pattern of images suggests the rapacious nature of homosexuality…

There are several legends or just stories regarding monsters that we have known since we were children and they have frightened us since we were young into our early teenage years. But if we really think about it, what might these monsters represent or why do we even have monsters. Authors attempted to look into the world of monsters more and attempt to identify more of what the monsters could symbolize or what they can represent regarding us, humankind. In other words, the authors explain their…

Bram Stoker’s Dracula is widely recognized as a staple in Gothic literature and has stood the test of time as several of the concepts and themes explored in the book, such as vampirism, gender, industrialization and modernization among others are still relevant today. Stoker’s epistolary novel makes use of several literary devices, including symbolism and imagery along with clever word choice and a melodramatic tone to heighten the suspense. Typically, novels are either written as a narrative…

Human beings are familiar and known while vampires take that familiarity of humanity and they make it unfamiliar and also terrifying. Vampires appear to be human, they share many of the same qualities, but at the same time they are not human at all. This liminal state is something that is foreign to us and we cannot comprehend it. Something hidden being revealed is part of our requirement for being uncanny, so vampires also represent the uncanny because they resemble a human so…

In every decade and in every part of the world there has been a fascination about the Supernatural. In most cases regarding vampires, werewolves, and ghosts there was fear and horror connected to them whereas in today’s world that has changed. We are more than ever fascinated with the supernatural. There are so many different things that attract us to such movies, television shows, and books. Toro and Hogan describe in “Vampire’s never die” that in today’s world where one consumes so much,…

When it comes to the supernatural, sometimes, you never want to be tied up in it. Alistor Squall was the king of the LA vampiric underworld and an extremely powerful vampire. At first glance, he didn't come off that way. With a fair complexion and a youthful face, it was hard to tell whether he was a vampire unless they were told. Furthermore, he came off as cordial, charismatic, and friendly. All traits that one would not normally associate with a vampiric king. But get him angry and his…

Audience Analysis Statement My audience is parents, teachers and fellow students for a Gothic teenager that are willing to put forth the effort to try to understand them. The main audience that I'm targeting would most likely include parents of teenagers that are Gothic. My audience would be parents that might be worried about their Gothic teenagers from what they seen on T.V and want to help them. My audience could also be parents that want to understand them better. My paper could also draw…

desires are between the hardest choices. Desires are commonly expressed throughout stories and history altogether. Giving into a desire can diminish the respect of one’s character. Many strong desires are expressed throughout the story of Dracula. Vampires desire for blood, and humans, pure at heart, desire to end the evil reign of dracula. In the novel, “Dracula” written by Bram Stoker, Mina has the desire to read Jonathan's journal, but at the same time feels an obligation not to read it,…

except for us and the occasional visitors, like yourselves.” The tension in the air at the beginning of this meeting was lessening as the two leaders talk. Jessie, always cautious and diligent, carefully watches this coven of strange golden-eyed vampires. Jessie knew that tension as thick as that didn’t just fade with words, one of this coven was using a gift -a gift just like her Major’s- Jessie’s eyes fell back to Jasper. This Jasper shared his name, his looks, and his gift with her Major. It…

colour; but Lucy’s eyes unclean and full of hell-fire instead of the pure, gentle orbs we knew” (226). This shows how the others know Lucy to be a sweet, harmless, girl but the reality at the time is that Lucy is not who she once was. Instead, she is a vampire who is cold, heatless, and cruel. Another example is when Dr. Seward is writing in his diary about Quincey dyeing. Quincey says, “Now God be thanked that not all has been done in vain! See! The snow is not more stainless than her forehead!…