Dracula- Character Analysis

‘Dracula’ is a character created by author Bram Stoker in 1897. The story tells us about Count Dracula who lives in Transylvania but tries to relocate to England after he chooses his next victim (Mina, the wife of the person helping him sell his castle). When he crosses to England Van Helsing and a few people try to exterminate him. The gothic novel touches on themes such as the role of Victorian woman, immigration, death. Dracula bites his victims thus turning them into Vampires if he does not entirely drink their blood first.

 

‘Dracula’ has been adapted into many, many films- the first being ‘Nosferatu’ a 1922 silent German film. However at the time they were not allowed to use the actual name ‘Dracula;’ so changed his name to ‘Count Orlok’ and changed the title of the film. Then came the 1931 movie ‘Dracula’. This was the movie that helped mould the image of what everyone imagines Dracula to look like today, with his slicked black hair, pointed eyebrows, fangs, cloak and high collar.

 

Even nowadays he is one of the most famous horror characters, one that most people know of.