Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Dracula” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Dracula” and its relation with “religion”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Dracula” and tries to gauge its effect on “religion”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Dracula” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Dracula” on “religion”.

Dracula by Bram Stoker

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Thesis Statement

Introduction

Discussion

Conclusion

Thesis Statement

Bram Stoker magnificently ties religion with the Dracula; there is much evidence to conclude that Dracula was against the Christian religion and their values.

Introduction

Over the course of the novel Dracula, author Bram Stoker's purpose in creating a strong sense of realism becomes progressively apparent. He does so by marrying realism and the novel's clear fiction to create terror, and shock all those that open its pages. Through this, he's reaching the reader in a thoughtful manner, as they might perceive events of story to be real indeed. The portrayal of the countryside of Transylvania, of the ruined Dracula Castle, etc, all provide the effect of horror in the sense of spooky and gloomy atmosphere, which you can obtain close at hand. Everything is so obvious. The originally beautiful scenes are changed by the writer's magnification of some specific details which provide certain effect on the readers (Richard, Pp: 404-405). When Harker first sees this, he is unconcerned about these superstitions. The use of intricate language enables Stoker to appear to sincerely know what transpires during the course of the novel with the help of vivid detail. The reader feels as if they're watching the scene unfold as the characters do themselves (Schaffer, Pp: 381-425).

Some interpretations about the supernatural elements in the book say that they represent people's anxiety of the reason and scientific society in Victorian era, when religion received more and more doubts because of theories like Darwin's. And the book tells us we should be open to all the knowledge includes what is considered as superstition today (Spencer, Pp: 197-225). What kind of feelings would he have, and with what kind of things would he see in the foreign landscape? We can have some clues in how Van Helsing manages to know the cause of Lucy's sickness while Dr. Seward who is only concerned about modern medicine cannot. Sometimes when you are sad, everything look so depressing. It is like the whole world is against you. The sunset could be a fantastic scene when you are filled with joy but an extra source of sorrow when you are not in the mood. Harker is separated from her lovely fiancé to meet some foreign count in the exotic and unknown eastern world. He is all alone, and everyone he meets on the road warns him about the danger of his task (Richard, Pp: 404-405).

Discussion

Religion was a big part of people's lives back in Stoker's time. The struggle between Good and Evil is plainly seen as the sole debacle in the novel. Dr. Seward among side Professor ...