Dracula
“To what extent do the themes of Dracula reflect the social, cultural and historical context in which the novel is set? “
In one’s novel, themes successfully assist to highlight the social, cultural and historical context in which can impact the experience one can face. In ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker we are confronted by three protagonist who are un aware of the fact that vampires are lurking around, they experience various attacks and shocking discoveries which leads them to a new concept on the world which they must stop before it is too late. During their time the way they perceived these occurrences was heavily influenced by the social, cultural and historical context at the time of 19th century or the Victorian Age. Stoker has used the themes of Gender roles, Good vs Evil, Religion and Superstition to help reflect the context in which Dracula was set in.
In one’s life the way society perceives one’s self can extensively impact the way you make decisions and the way you behave. In Bram Stokers ‘Dracula’ the theme of Gender roles lays an impact on the actions of the protagonist and also the antagonist. During this time the social norms of the Victorian women were that she was either a virgin who was filled with purity and innocence or a wife/mother. If she was neither of these she will be considered a harlot. Lucy and Mina who are both pure and filled with innocence, however due to society’s social norms on women, Dracula then threatens to turn the two women into becoming known for their voluptuousness/sexual desires, which will therefore eradicate their lives from the normal society and into the hands of ‘Dracula’. However when Dracula tried to get the women into his command he only succeeds in transforming Lucy which she turns into a vampire. ”I am alone in the castle with those awful women. Faugh! Mina is a woman, and there is nought in common. They are devils of the Pit”. This use of contrasting between Mina and Draculas three women displays how Dracula and
In one’s novel, themes successfully assist to highlight the social, cultural and historical context in which can impact the experience one can face. In ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker we are confronted by three protagonist who are un aware of the fact that vampires are lurking around, they experience various attacks and shocking discoveries which leads them to a new concept on the world which they must stop before it is too late. During their time the way they perceived these occurrences was heavily influenced by the social, cultural and historical context at the time of 19th century or the Victorian Age. Stoker has used the themes of Gender roles, Good vs Evil, Religion and Superstition to help reflect the context in which Dracula was set in.
In one’s life the way society perceives one’s self can extensively impact the way you make decisions and the way you behave. In Bram Stokers ‘Dracula’ the theme of Gender roles lays an impact on the actions of the protagonist and also the antagonist. During this time the social norms of the Victorian women were that she was either a virgin who was filled with purity and innocence or a wife/mother. If she was neither of these she will be considered a harlot. Lucy and Mina who are both pure and filled with innocence, however due to society’s social norms on women, Dracula then threatens to turn the two women into becoming known for their voluptuousness/sexual desires, which will therefore eradicate their lives from the normal society and into the hands of ‘Dracula’. However when Dracula tried to get the women into his command he only succeeds in transforming Lucy which she turns into a vampire. ”I am alone in the castle with those awful women. Faugh! Mina is a woman, and there is nought in common. They are devils of the Pit”. This use of contrasting between Mina and Draculas three women displays how Dracula and