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miacolucci
miacolucci
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High School - 12th Grade

How is sexuality demonstrated through The Count and Lucy in "Dracula"?

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Posted by miacolucci on Wednesday December 17, 2008 at 5:46 PM and tagged with characters, dracula, stoker.

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  1. morrol
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    Sexuality is an important element of "Dracula". The obvious sexual link is the fact that Dracula bit Lucy's neck. He also watches her, and has prepared a place for her. While there are sexual undertones in their interactions, the significance of this relationship is that it defines the novel as Gothic. Gothic literature is a story that blends romance and fear. This creates discomfort and tension within the novel.

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    Posted by morrol on Friday December 19, 2008 at 11:40 AM