Dracula
On May 26th of 1897, the world was introduced to the greatest vampire of all time, Count Dracula. Bram Stoker explored the threats that modernity, female sexuality, and passivity could pose through a classic rendering of the struggle between the forces of good and evil.
His carnivorous creation, who struck fear into the hearts of late 19th century readers, leaped off the pages of his gothic horror novel and into popular culture. Despite his age, Dracula's appearance in over 200 films suggests that he still captures the imaginations and fears of hundreds.
Aside from turning into a bat and drinking blood, the supernatural wall-crawler plays an intriguing role, as he’s the sole inflicter of isolation due to his direct interference with certain characters lives. Despite the copious characters we meet in Dracula, only Jonathan and Mina Harker truly experience isolation.
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Overall Setting of the Novel
Format of the Text
Jonathan Harker and the Setting
Jonathan Harker and Dracula
Jonathan's Relationship with Isolation
Mina Harker, Dracula, and Isolation
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