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dfaith17
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High School - 11th Grade

What exactly is the theme of "Dracula"?

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Posted by dfaith17 on Friday December 19, 2008 at 8:39 AM and tagged with dracula, theme.

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  1. giorgiana1976
    giorgiana1976 Teacher
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    In here, you could find a very comprehensive description of a theme dracula!

    http://www.enotes.com/dracula 

    What can I say!

    I am an inhabitant of the land where Dracula lived!

    The vampire theme from Stocker's novel is far from the real legend, but we don't have to forget the fact that is pure fiction!

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/dracula

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    Posted by giorgiana1976 on Friday December 19, 2008 at 9:01 AM


  2. danylyshen Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    Like many novels, there isn't always one main theme.There maybe several or there may be one dominant theme and other, less prominent ones. Here are some main themes of Dracula:

    1. Superstition versus logic and reason. Jonathan Harker and Van Helsing stand for logic and reason, while the villagers at the beginning stand for faith and superstition.

    2. Religion versus science. Refer to the points in #1 above.

    3. The struggle of good versus evil. 

    4. The prevalence of the occult in society.

    5. The horrific / the macabre / fear of the unknown.

    6. Shapeshifting.

    7. Sex and sexuality.

    There are some great resources available here on Enotes. Search some of the criticism of Dracula and you'll see other themes pop up for you.

    This is by no means an exhaustive list.

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    Posted by danylyshen on Friday December 19, 2008 at 9:06 AM