Essays Tagged: "Dracula"
Silence vs sound the paper is about the two movies made from the book dracula by bram stoker one was made in sound and the other was not
Sound vs. SilenceBy:If you enjoy watching vampire movies like me you might want to see the movies Dracula and Nosferatu. Made in different times Nosferatu in 1922 Dracula in 1992 they both came from ... n different times Nosferatu in 1922 Dracula in 1992 they both came from the same book Bram Stoker's Dracula written in 1897. The most apparent differences between the movies Dracula and Nosferatu are ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Genre Study
Dracula, by Bram Stoker - The Superstition That Made the Supernatural Powers
y superstition. Superstitioninfluenced the abilities, limitations, and characteristics, Stoker gave Draculaby giving an explanation for un-scientific happenings. For example: 'Theancients believed tha ... a mans shadow and his reflection in some measurerepresented his soul.'[Ashley 3] Could this be why Dracula cast no shadowand showed no reflection in mirrors? 'Superstition links causes and effectsin ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Stoker and Yeats. About Irish fiction, and how it relates to the philosophical and political atmosphere of Ireland around the turn of the century
Butler Yeats, offer their views on this "problem" in their works of fiction. These include Stoker's Dracula and Yeats' On Baile's Strand and The Only Jealousy of Emer, and these works show the authors ... a primitive land of savages. This fear of the breakdown of civilization by dark forces is also what Dracula is about.In Dracula, Stoker sets up the heroes and victors of the novel as civilized people, ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
The use of horror in Bram Stoker's Dracula and Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.
rce of enjoyment for many, have fueled for centuries the desire of horror fiction. In Bram Stoker's Dracula and Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, horror is a tragedy.In both books studied, the two main char ... oth books studied, the two main characters of the stories, the Demon (creation) in Frankenstein and Dracula both had powers. The Demon's power was super human strength that he used to tear people apar ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Dracula vs. Hunchback of Notre- Dame.
nough at people to discover their true intensions, which should be used while judging them. In both Dracula and The Hunchback Of Notre-Dame, each author discusses society's preoccupation with outward ... back Of Notre-Dame, each author discusses society's preoccupation with outward appearance. Although Dracula's appearance mirrors the nature of his inner self and Quasimodo's appearance betrays nature ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Genre Study
Dracula and Frankenstien.
Frankenstein and Dracula: Character Parallels and ContrastsMary Shelley's Frankenstein and Bram Stoker's Dracula are ... the root cause of all of the destruction and deserved to face the consequences. The protagonist in Dracula, Jonathan Harker, is a character that the readers can actually pity because he did not bring ... ve British solicitor was sent to Transylvania to finalize a real estate transaction with one, Count Dracula. Harker quickly felt uneasy about this assignment he had been asked to complete, however, he ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film History
Dracula, Appropriate Halloween Icon? Examines the theme of sexuality in Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and what it implies about Stoker's view of sexuality.
lthough the legend of the vampire has existed, in one form or another, for centuries, Bram Stoker's Dracula is credited with having exposed this legend to the masses. The novel has given rise to the s ... novel, an element of the character generally ignored contributes significantly to the symbolism of Dracula - his sexuality. This motif, however, is comprised of not simply the sexuality he exudes, bu ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Madaline as a Vampire
whether they are part of the shocking reality or just a scary legend but after the notorious Graff Dracula, the fear of Carpathian mountain mystique beings controls the minds of the people. Their evi ...
Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions
Analyzing the play 'Dracula' at the Delaware Theater. Mainly opinion and proving opinions.
Overall, the performance of Dracula at the Delaware Theatre Company was not good. On November 5th the play started right on time ... ell. There were some really cool lighting effects such as a large moon and red lights coming out of Dracula's coffin. There was fake fog and noise effects that helped make the original set look very s ... re not as bad as the female characters. They could have been improved but overall did a decent job. Dracula's part I thought was down played too much in the sense that he didn't seem as scary as he sh ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Performing Arts
To what extent do 'The Black Cat' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allen Poe conform to the conventions of the Gothic Horror Genre?
ng the 18th century the gothic horror genre became popular with stories such as 'Frankenstein' and 'Dracula.' By using the conventions of the Gothic horror to his advantage and also expressing a recog ... and the living dead was another popular idea in Gothic Horror and it was used in the popular story 'Dracula.' This is also another example of what we saw in 'The Tell-Tale Heart' where there are alway ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Science of the Unknown
ng the current science of the day. This can be seen when comparing the time period of Bram Stoker's Dracula to today's modern science. In both cases, it is easily noted that the science of the day can ... e science of the day can not always explain everything that goes on in this world.Brom Stoker wrote Dracula in 1897, a time in which many people all over the world believed in the existence of vampire ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Technology
Pulling the Strings: A Look at Brainwashing Throughout History
oks, the concept of mind control, or brainwashing is a theme that has been prevalent. Bram Stoker's Dracula has held the fascination of generations of readers and movie goers alike with his ability to ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology
Discuss the presentation and role of Mine in Bram Stoker's "Dracula", considering the historical and social context of the novel.
In many ways, Dracula is more than just a thriller. It explores, among other themes, issues of sexual repression a ... vampire - they are far from pure. They are certainly not dutiful (the three "weird sisters" disobey Dracula in attacking Jonathon) and are anything but sympathetic (Dracula throws Renfield to the grou ... ect woman, she also exemplifies the Victorian ideas of "modernity" and so acts as a counterpoint to Dracula. She is competent with all the "new-fangled" technology, for example the typewriter and phon ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
''GHOST STORIES'' retold by Rosemary Border
or, and theatre manager, and wrote novels, short stories and non-fiction. His most famous work is ''Dracula'', which has appeared in six film versions, on television, as a play, and as a comic. ''Drac ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Paranormality & Spirituality
In Search of Dracula (Chapter 4)
In chapter four of In Search of Dracula, by Raymond T. McNally and Radu Florescu, largely focuses on how he was prince of Wallachia. ... rthermore, chapter four talks about his portraits and his artifacts. In addition, it was here where Dracula committed a large amount of his horror scenes (McNally 29). As well, this is where Dracula b ... built all his monasteries and castles, and fought many battles (29).During his reign in Wallachia, Dracula had many portraits taken of him, and many artifacts left behind, after his death in 1476. Af ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
An Informative Historical Research Essay on the Lon Chaney classic "THE WOLF MAN".
50s and 60s, went "monster crazy", and along with screenings of "Frankenstein", "The Wolf Man" and "Dracula" on TV, came publications such as Famous Monsters of Filmland and Eerie not to mention count ... the only actor to portray all of Universal's core assembly of monsters, including "The Wolf Man", "Dracula", "Frankenstein" and "The Mummy", becoming a legend in the process. Yet, prior to 1941, Mr. ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Speech on Jealousy in Othello
The Green Eyed Monster.No other monster is as terrifying.It fangs go deeper than Dracula's.Unlike the Werewolf, its malevolent form haunts you not only at night, but every hour of t ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
Explore how Victorian writers use character and setting to create suspense
nd 19th century Britain, when horror classics such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Bram Stoker's Dracula were first written. In these stories, normal people find themselves faced with supernatural, ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors
Ein Land, das sie Begeistern wird.
k und traditionelle Volkstrachten sindTeil des Lebens in Rumänien.Legenden, wie die des Grafen Dracula, oder die authentische Geschichte Rumäniens, sind eben so viele Aussagen dieser faszini ...
Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions
An analysis of Women's roles in Bram Stoker's "Dracula"
Women in "Dracula""Dracula" is a complicated novel with many themes. Perhaps the most prominent theme is the d ... mes. Perhaps the most prominent theme is the derogatory portrayal of women. During the time period "Dracula" was written, there was a large feminist movement and women's traditional roles were startin ... any work other than keeping the house clean, and entertaining the guests and children. Stoker used Dracula as a median to express his opinions towards on the subject. Stoker, like many other males of ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature